verzetten

Definitions of verzetten
  1. verb
    place into another position
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    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  2. verb
    act against or in opposition to
    synonyms: afwijken, kanten, keren, opkomen, opponeren, roeren, vechten, verweren, weren
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    types:
    aanvallen, bestrijden, betwisten, ingaan, tegenlopen, tegenzitten
    resist
    type of:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  3. verb
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    synonyms: kanten, keren, opkomen, roeren, vechten, verweren, weren
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    antonyms:
    capituleren, overgeven
    give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
    types:
    staan
    refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
    dragen, dulden, gedogen, harden, incasseren, velen, verdragen, verduren, verweren
    face and withstand with courage
    type of:
    bestrijden, duelleren, opboksen, optornen, tegengaan, verdedigen
    fight against or resist strongly
  4. verb
    assign a new time and place for an event
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    inroosteren
    make a schedule; plan the time and place for events
  5. verb
    hold back to a later time
    synonyms: aanhouden, opschuiven, uitstellen, verdagen, verschuiven, vertraagd, vertragen
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