verdrinken

Definitions of verdrinken
  1. verb
    get rid of as if by submerging
    synonyms: afdrinken, verzuipen
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    type of:
    afschaffen, elimineren, wegwerken
    terminate, end, or take out
  2. verb
    kill by submerging in water
    synonyms: verzuipen
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    type of:
    doden, doodmaken, kapotmaken
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  3. verb
    cover completely or make imperceptible
    synonyms: omkomen, stikken, verzuipen
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    type of:
    overdekken, verbreiden, verspreiden
    form a cover over
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