flessen

Definitions of flessen
  1. verb
    fail to get a passing grade
    synonyms: bakken, buizen, failleren, sjezen, stralen, zakken
    tegenvallen
    judge unacceptable
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    antonyms:
    slagen
    go successfully through a test or a selection process
  2. verb
    rip off; ask an unreasonable price
    synonyms: aderlaten, afjatten, afnemen, afpakken, afpikken, afzetten, afzetter, benemen, bestelen, bezwendelen, kaalplukken, ontnemen, ontroven, ontstelen, pluimen, plukken, scheren, snijden, tillen, uitkleden
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    types:
    afdwingen, ontwringen
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
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