knechten

Definitions of knechten
  1. verb
    put down by force or intimidation
    synonyms: bedwingen, kleinkrijgen, omlaaghouden, onderwerpen
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    type of:
    benauwen, neerslaan, onderdrukken, verdrukken
    come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
  2. verb
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
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    type of:
    bedwingen, beheersen, kleinkrijgen, onderwerpen
    have dominance or the power to defeat over
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