opstoken

Definitions of opstoken
  1. verb
    cause inflammation in
    synonyms: aanblazen, aanjagen, aanstoken, aanwakkeren, opporren, stoken
    ontsteken
    become inflamed; get sore
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    type of:
    verergeren, verscherpen
    make worse
  2. verb
    provoke or stir up
    synonyms: aanhitsen, aanstoken, dollen, losmaken, opfokken, ophitsen, opnaaien, opruien, opruiend, opzetten, opzwepen, provoceren, voeren
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    type of:
    begeesteren, enthousiasmeren, motiveren, opwarmen, provoceren, tarten, uitlokken
    provide the needed stimulus for
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