versmallen

Definitions of versmallen
  1. verb
    become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
    synonyms: specialiseren
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    antonyms:
    diversifiëren
    vary in order to spread risk or to expand
    type of:
    fluctueren, gewijzigd, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen, wisselen
    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  2. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: ineenkrimpen, ineenkronkelen, persen, samentrekken, verengen, vernauwen, 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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