spotten

Definitions of spotten
  1. verb
    treat with contempt
    synonyms: bespotten, ridiculiseren
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    plagen
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
    bespotten, ridiculiseren, uitlachen
    subject to laughter or ridicule
    beschimpen, honen, uitjoelen, verguizen
    laugh at with contempt and derision
    persifleren
    ridicule with satire
    badineren, gekken, gekscheren, railleren, schertsen
    be silly or tease one another
    uitfluiten, uitjoelen
    utter catcalls at
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    behandelen, bejegenen
    interact in a certain way
  2. verb
    laugh at with contempt and derision
    synonyms: beschimpen, honen, uitjoelen, verguizen
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    plagen
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  3. verb
    challenge
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    uitdagen
    issue a challenge to
  4. verb
    treat with contemptuous disregard
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    afpoeieren, ignoreren, negeren, opzijzetten, wegcijferen, wegdrukken, wegwuiven
    bar from attention or consideration
  5. verb
    catch sight of
    synonyms: gewaarworden, ontwaren
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