doodblijven

Definitions of doodblijven
  1. verb
    pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
    synonyms: creperen, doodgaan, doodvallen, expireren, heengaan, inslapen, insluimeren, kapotgaan, ontslapen, overlijden, peigeren, sterven, teloorgaan, tenietgaan, verrekken, verscheiden, versmachten
    afslaan, falen, stranden, uitfloepen, weigeren
    stop operating or functioning
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    types:
    verrekken
    be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
    doodhongeren, verhongeren
    die of food deprivation
    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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