klappen

Definitions of klappen
  1. verb
    clap one's hands together
    synonyms: applaudisseren
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    type of:
    gebaren, gesticuleren
    show, express or direct through movement
  2. verb
    express approval of
    synonyms: applaudisseren, bejubelen, toejuichen
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    types:
    bejubelen, toejuichen
    show approval or good wishes by shouting
    toejuichen
    praise vociferously
    type of:
    aanbevelen, aanprijzen, loven, prijzen, recommanderen, roemen, zegenen
    express approval of
  3. verb
    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
    synonyms: applaudisseren
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    antonyms:
    uitfluiten
    show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
    type of:
    gebaren, gesticuleren
    show, express or direct through movement
  4. verb
    strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
    synonyms: applaudisseren
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    type of:
    frapperen, inslaan, kleunen, raken, slaan, treffen, uithalen
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
  5. verb
    burst outward, usually with noise
    synonyms: barsten, exploderen, ontploffen, opblazen, ploffen, springen
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    antonyms:
    imploderen
    burst inward
    types:
    losbarsten, losbreken, uitbarsten, uitbreken
    become active and spew forth lava and rocks
  6. verb
    to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound
    synonyms: beuken, bonken, bonzen, hameren, hengsten, knallen, petsen, rammeien, rammen, slaan, timmeren
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    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  7. verb
    confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
    synonyms: klikken
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    type of:
    erkennen, toegeven
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
  8. verb
    give away information about somebody
    synonyms: beschijten, geselen, hekelen, klikken, loslaten, verklappen, verlullen, verraden
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    types:
    inseinen, tippen
    give information that compromises others
    type of:
    informeren, inlichten, kennen, mededelen, meedelen, verwittigen
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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