ontkomen

Definitions of ontkomen
  1. verb
    fail to experience
    synonyms: ontlopen
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    type of:
    mijden, ontwijken, vermijden
    stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
  2. verb
    avoid (one's assigned duties)
    synonyms: afschuiven, drukken, onttrekken, schuwen
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    type of:
    laten, nalaten, schuwen
    refrain from doing something
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