blèren

Definitions of blèren
  1. verb
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    synonyms: huilen, janken, krijten, schreeuwen, schreien, tranen, wenen
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    antonyms:
    lachen
    produce laughter
    types:
    bejammeren, dwingen, jammeren, jeremiëren, kermen, lamenteren, treuren, weeklagen
    cry weakly or softly
    nasnikken, snikken
    weep convulsively
    dreinen, drenzen, jengelen, simmen, simpen
    cry or whine with snuffling
  2. verb
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    synonyms: schreeuwen
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    type of:
    bejammeren, janken, kermen
    emit long loud cries
  3. verb
    cry plaintively
    synonyms: blaten, mekken, mekkeren
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    type of:
    uiten
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  4. verb
    talk whiningly
    synonyms: blaten, mekken, mekkeren
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    type of:
    klagen, urmen
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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