verzaken

Definitions of verzaken
  1. verb
    cast off
    synonyms: afwijzen, repudiëren, verloochenen
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    intrekken, terugnemen
    take back what one has said
    falsificeren, omverhalen, omverwerpen, ontzenuwen, refuteren, weerleggen, wegpraten, wegredeneren
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
    miskennen, ontkennen, ontveinzen
    refuse to accept or believe
    opponeren
    be resistant to
    type of:
    afstoten, afwijzen, verwerpen
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  2. verb
    refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
    synonyms: verloochenen
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    antonyms:
    uitkomen
    admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
    type of:
    miskennen, ontkennen, ontveinzen
    declare untrue; contradict
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