kraken

Definitions of kraken
  1. verb
    make a crushing noise
    synonyms: knarpen, knarsen, knerpen, knersen, knisperen, knisteren, krakken
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    huishouden, resoneren, tekeergaan
    emit a noise
  2. verb
    make a high-pitched, screeching noise
    synonyms: fluiten, gieren, gillen, knarpen, knarsen, knerpen, knersen, krakken, krijsen
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    type of:
    huishouden, resoneren, tekeergaan
    emit a noise
  3. verb
    make a sharp sound
    synonyms: knakken, knappen, knapperen, knarpen, knarsen, knerpen, knersen, knippen, krakken
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    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  4. verb
    make a very sharp explosive sound
    synonyms: knarpen, knarsen, knerpen, knersen, krakken
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    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  5. verb
    break partially but keep its integrity
    synonyms: barsten, bersten, kloven, splijten
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    barsten, bersten, kloven, splijten
    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
  6. verb
    occupy (a dwelling) illegally
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    betrekken, bevolken, bewonen, resideren, zetelen
    live (in a certain place)
  7. verb
    take by force
    synonyms: bestormen, forceren, openbreken, stormlopen
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    doordringen, penetreren
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  8. verb
    criticize harshly or violently
    synonyms: aanschoppen, aantrappen, afbreken, afgeven, afkammen, afkraken, afzeiken, neerhalen, veroordelen
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    aanmerken, bekritiseren, kritiseren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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