verengen

Definitions of verengen
  1. verb
    make or become more narrow or restricted
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    antonyms:
    verruimen
    become broader or wider or more extensive
    types:
    toelopen, verlopen
    become smaller or less active
    type of:
    gaan, kenteren, keren, lopen, marcheren, veranderen, verlopen
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: ineenkrimpen, ineenkronkelen, persen, samentrekken, vernauwen, versmallen, wringen
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    types:
    gesmoord, kelen, smoren, versmoren, verstikken, worgen, wurgen
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    stuiptrekken
    contract involuntarily, as in a spasm
    stuiptrekken
    cause to contract
    type of:
    verstevigen
    become tight or tighter
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