bezwaar

Definitions of bezwaar
  1. noun
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
    synonyms: barrière, belemmering, beletsel, drempel, handicap, hindernis, hinderpaal, hobbel, impediment, obstakel, rem, struikelblok, struikelsteen, verhindering
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    kleilaag
    something that hinders as if with bonds
    wegversperring
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
    schaduwkant, schaduwzijde
    an unforeseen obstacle
  2. noun
    the speech act of objecting
    synonyms: bedenking, maar
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    uitdaging
    a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
    verzuchting
    an expression of grievance or resentment
    uitzondering, uitzonderingsgeval
    grounds for adverse criticism
    protestdemonstratie, protestmanifestatie
    a formal and solemn declaration of objection
    protestdemonstratie, protestmanifestatie
    the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
    geknor, gemekker
    a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    klaagstem, pruilstem
    a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
    type of:
    taaldaad, taalhandeling, uiting
    the use of language to perform some act
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