ontdooien

Definitions of ontdooien
  1. verb
    become or cause to become soft or liquid
    synonyms: dooien, smelten
  2. verb
    make or become free of frost or ice
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    type of:
    dooien, smelten
    become or cause to become soft or liquid
  3. verb
    talk freely and without inhibition
    synonyms: loskomen
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    antonyms:
    dichtklappen, dichtslaan
    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
    type of:
    kletsen, praten, reppen, spreken
    express in speech
  4. verb
    become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
    synonyms: loskomen, ontspannen, relaxen, versoepelen
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    types:
    freewheelen
    settle into a comfortable sitting position
    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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