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doorbijten

Definitions of doorbijten
  1. verb
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    synonyms: snijden, steken
  2. verb
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
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    antonyms:
    abandonneren, loslaten, neerleggen, opdoeken, opgeven, opheffen, prijsgeven, verlaten
    put an end to a state or an activity
    types:
    hervatten
    take up or begin anew
    doordouwen, doorzetten, standhouden, volhouden
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    bestendigen, consolideren, stabiliseren, vereeuwigen
    cause to continue or prevail
    aanblijven
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
    vasthouden
    keep to
    type of:
    aanhouden, behouden, bewaren, bijhouden, handhaven, houden, onderhouden, uitzingen, volhouden
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
  3. verb
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
  4. verb
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  5. verb
    to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    synonyms: bijten, happen
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    types:
    aanvreten, afsabbelen, knabbelen, knagen, lurken
    bite or chew on with the teeth
    oppeuzelen, opsmikkelen, opsmullen, snoepen
    bite off very small pieces
    type of:
    pakken, vasthouden
    hold fast or firmly
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