verstoppen

Definitions of verstoppen
  1. verb
    place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
    synonyms: insluiten, kooien, opsluiten, schuilhouden, sluiten, verschuilen, wegsluiten
  2. verb
    prevent from being seen or discovered
    synonyms: benevelen, binnenhouden, camoufleren, geheimhouden, gemaskeerd, maskeren, schuilen, schuilhouden, stilhouden, verbergen, verbloemen, verdoezelen, verheimelijken, verhelen, verhullen, verschuilen, versluieren, verzwijgen, wegduiken, wegkruipen, wegschuilen, wegstoppen
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    antonyms:
    getuigen, tentoonspreiden, tonen, vertonen
    make visible or noticeable
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    sluieren
    to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
    bedelven, begraven
    cover from sight
    misten, nevelen
    make less visible or unclear
    broeien, sluimeren, smeulen
    lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
    femelen, huichelen, kwezelen
    hide under a false appearance
    femelen, huichelen, kwezelen
    hide (feelings) from other people
    benevelen, camoufleren, gemaskeerd, maskeren, verbergen, verbloemen, verdoezelen, verhelen, verhullen, versluieren, wegstoppen, witten
    cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
    camoufleren
    disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something
  3. verb
    block passage through
    synonyms: aanlopen, blokkeren, oplopen, stremmen, versperren, verstopping
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    antonyms:
    afhelpen, bevrijden, ontstoppen, vrijmaken
    free or remove obstruction from
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    opwerpen
    block off with barricades
    indammen
    obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
    afzetten
    render unsuitable for passage
    afzetten
    block off the passage through
    farceren
    obstruct
    aanslibben, aanspoelen, dichtslibben, doodlopen, verzanden
    become chocked with silt
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    derangeren, deren, geven, hinderen
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  4. verb
    be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
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    onderduiken
    keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous
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