verlagen

Definitions of verlagen
  1. verb
    make lower or quieter
    synonyms: afketsen, afschieten, verwerpen
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    type of:
    gereduceerd, minderen, reduceren, terugbrengen, verkleinen, verminderen
    make smaller
  2. verb
    set lower
    synonyms: dalen, omlaaggaan
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    type of:
    devalueren
    lower the value or quality of
  3. verb
    move something or somebody to a lower position
    synonyms: afhalen, afzinken, neerhalen, neerlaten, omlaaghalen
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    antonyms:
    beuren, heffen, lepelen, lichten, omhooghalen, omhoogtillen, opbeuren, ophalen, opheffen, ophogen, oplaten, oplichten, opnemen, oprichten, opspuiten, optillen, opzetten, tillen, verhogen
    raise from a lower to a higher position
    types:
    gorden, reven, strijken
    lower and bring partially inboard
    type of:
    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
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