doezelen

Definitions of doezelen
  1. verb
    sleep lightly or for a short period of time
    synonyms: dommelen, dutten, luimen, slapen, sluimeren, soezen, suffen, tukken
  2. verb
    be on the verge of sleeping
    synonyms: dommelen, dutten, luimen, sluimeren, soezen, suffen
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    knikkebollen
    be almost asleep
    type of:
    liggen, liggend, rusten, stilliggen
    be at rest
  3. verb
    become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
    synonyms: uitfaden, vervagen, wegdraaien
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    type of:
    afzwakken, kwijnen, luwen, ontspannen, tanen, verbleken, verflauwen, verslappen, verweken, verwijven, verzwakken
    become weaker
  4. verb
    disappear gradually
    synonyms: faden, omblazen, omverblazen, vervagen
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    type of:
    eclipseren, opgaan, verdwijnen, verzwinden, weggaan, wijken
    get lost, as without warning or explanation
  5. verb
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
    synonyms: faden, verbleken, verflensen, verleppen, verschieten, vervagen, vervalen, verwelken
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    type of:
    eclipseren, opgaan, verdwijnen, verzwinden, weggaan, wijken
    get lost, as without warning or explanation
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