terugduwen

Definitions of terugduwen
  1. verb
    cause to move back by force or influence
    synonyms: achteruitschuiven, afstoten, terugdrijven, terugdringen, vervreemden
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    antonyms:
    aantrekken, inpalmen, intrekken
    direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
    type of:
    aanduwen, douwen, drukken, duwen, opschuiven, persen
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
  2. verb
    put something back where it belongs
    synonyms: herplaatsen, terugdoen, terugplaatsen, terugzetten
    herplaatsen, remplaceren, vervangen
    take the place or move into the position of
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    types:
    ophangen
    put a telephone receiver back in its cradle
    type of:
    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
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