toeverlaat

Definitions of toeverlaat
  1. noun
    anything that serves as an expedient
    synonyms: hoop, kruk, toevlucht
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    type of:
    noodvoorziening, provisorium
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
  2. noun
    a shelter from danger or hardship
    synonyms: hoop, stiltecentrum, toevlucht
  3. noun
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
    synonyms: doorgangshuis, hoop, toevlucht
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    type of:
    bedrijfsmiddelen, hulpbron, ressource, rijkdom, rijkdommen
    a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  4. noun
    a central cohesive source of support and stability
    synonyms: asbout, hoop, toevlucht
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