hinderen

Definitions of hinderen
  1. verb
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
    synonyms: derangeren, deren, geven
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    aanlopen, blokkeren, oplopen, stremmen, versperren, verstoppen, verstopping
    block passage through
    kunstvliegen, stunten, stuntvliegen
    check the growth or development of
    opwerpen
    block off with barricades
    indammen
    obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
    afzetten
    render unsuitable for passage
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    afwenden, beletten, letten, tegenhouden, verhinderen, verhoeden, verletten, vermijden, voorkomen
    stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
  2. verb
    destroy the peace or tranquility of
    synonyms: interrumperen, onderbreken, ontrieven, storen, verstoren
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    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb
    move deeply
    synonyms: ontrieven, storen
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    ageren
    cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
    beroeren, ontregelen, troebleren, verontrusten
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
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    frapperen, raken, treffen
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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