gedragen

Definitions of gedragen
  1. verb
    behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    synonyms:
    betonen, dienen, figureren, fungeren, houden, spelen, tonen, uithangen, voordoen
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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    brallen
    act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
    uitkomen
    engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
    betonen, dienen, figureren, fungeren, houden, spelen, tonen, uithangen, voordoen
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
    grappen, grollen
    act in a funny or teasing way
    niezen, proesten
    exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
    knipogen
    briefly shut the eyes
    meuren, rotten, ruften, veesten
    expel intestinal gases through the anus
  2. verb
    behave in a certain manner
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    type of:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb
    behave well or properly
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    antonyms:
    beesten, misdragen
    behave badly
    type of:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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