optornen

Definitions of optornen
  1. verb
    fight against or resist strongly
    synonyms: bestrijden, duelleren, opboksen, tegengaan, verdedigen
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    types:
    kanten, keren, opkomen, roeren, vechten, verweren, verzetten, weren
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    staan
    refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
    type of:
    bestrijden, bevechten, kampen, knokken, matten, strijden, tegengaan, vechten
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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