reageren

Definitions of reageren
  1. verb
    undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions
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    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    show a response or a reaction to something
    synonyms: antwoorden
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    beantwoorden, gehoorzamen
    react to a stimulus or command
    beantwoorden, opnemen
    respond to a signal
    afslaan, bedanken, ontzeggen, refuseren, verdommen, verdraaien, verrekken, vertikken, weigeren
    show unwillingness towards
    afkeuren, afvriezen, desapproberen, desavoueren, diskwalificeren, smalen, verachten, versmaden
    reject with contempt
    approberen, laten, permitteren, toestaan, vergunnen, veroorloven
    consent to, give permission
    achteruitwijken, bezwijken, capituleren, cederen, overgeven, platgaan, vallen, wijken, zwichten
    consent reluctantly
    opstaan, rebelleren, revolteren
    refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
    type of:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb
    react verbally
    synonyms: antwoorden, beantwoorden, repliceren, rescriberen, responderen, terugzeggen, terugzenden
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    types:
    counteren
    speak in response
    riposteren, terugzenden
    answer back
    type of:
    spreken, uitbrengen, zeggen
    express in words
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