ketenen

Definitions of ketenen
  1. verb
    restrain with fetters
    synonyms: boeien, paternosteren, vastketenen
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    type of:
    vasthouden
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
  2. verb
    fasten or secure with chains
    synonyms: boeien, paternosteren, vastketenen
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    beleggen, vangen, vastleggen, vastzetten, zetten
    cause to be firmly attached
  3. verb
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    synonyms: beknotten, binden, breidelen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    types:
    kwalificeren, rubriceren
    declare unavailable, as for security reasons
    type of:
    checken, controleren, nagaan, nakijken, nalopen, natrekken, nazien
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  4. verb
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
    synonyms: aanlengen, beknotten, binden, breidelen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    type of:
    afzwakken, bagatelliseren, ondermijning, verslappen, verzwakken
    lessen the strength of
  5. verb
    narrow or limit
    synonyms: beknotten, binden, breidelen, knevelen, knotten, kortwieken
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    type of:
    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
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