verslaan

Definitions of verslaan
  1. verb
    make vapid or deprive of spirit
    synonyms: verschalen
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    win a victory over
    synonyms: afdrogen, inmaken, inpakken, kloppen, overwinnen, pakken, verwinnen
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    veroveren
    overcome by conquest
    overleven
    continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
    overstijgen, overstralen, overtreffen, overtroeven, overvleugelen, uitsteken, uitstijgen, verbeteren, voorbijstreven
    be or do something to a greater degree
    beheersen, overzwemmen, temmen, verwerken
    get on top of; deal with successfully
    overklassen, overtroeven
    get the better of
    overmannen, overmeesteren, overrompelen, overvallen, overweldigen
    overcome by superior force
    immobiliseren
    make defenseless
    overspelen, wegspelen
    excel or defeat in a game
  3. verb
    to give an account or representation of in words
    synonyms: beschrijven, gewagen, melden, omschrijven, rapporteren, vermelden
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    informeren, inlichten, kennen, mededelen, meedelen, verwittigen
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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