overgeven

Definitions of overgeven
  1. verb
    eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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    antonyms:
    omlaaghouden
    manage not to throw up
    type of:
    afscheiden, elimineren, uitscheiden
    eliminate from the body
  2. verb
    refer to another person for decision or judgment
    synonyms: doorschuiven, laten, overlaten
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    type of:
    indienen, overleggen
    refer for judgment or consideration
  3. verb
    give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
    synonyms: capituleren
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    antonyms:
    kanten, keren, opkomen, roeren, vechten, verweren, verzetten, weren
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    type of:
    onderwerpen
    cease opposition; stop fighting
  4. verb
    consent reluctantly
    synonyms: achteruitwijken, bezwijken, capituleren, cederen, platgaan, vallen, wijken, zwichten
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    types:
    nijgen
    yield to another's wish or opinion
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