janken

Definitions of janken
  1. verb
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    synonyms: blèren, huilen, krijten, schreeuwen, schreien, tranen, wenen
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    antonyms:
    lachen
    produce laughter
    types:
    bejammeren, dwingen, jammeren, jeremiëren, kermen, lamenteren, treuren, weeklagen
    cry weakly or softly
    nasnikken, snikken
    weep convulsively
    dreinen, drenzen, jengelen, simmen, simpen
    cry or whine with snuffling
  2. verb
    emit long loud cries
    synonyms: bejammeren, kermen
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    types:
    blèren, schreeuwen
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    type of:
    gillen, roepen, schreeuwen, toeteren, uitgillen, uitjubelen
    utter a sudden loud cry
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