wijken

Definitions of wijken
  1. verb
    get lost, as without warning or explanation
    synonyms: eclipseren, opgaan, verdwijnen, verzwinden, weggaan
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    antonyms:
    opdoemen, verschijnen, vertonen
    come into sight or view
    types:
    doezelen, faden, omblazen, omverblazen, vervagen
    disappear gradually
    doezelen, faden, verbleken, verflensen, verleppen, verschieten, vervagen, vervalen, verwelken
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  2. verb
    consent reluctantly
    synonyms: achteruitwijken, bezwijken, capituleren, cederen, overgeven, platgaan, vallen, zwichten
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    types:
    nijgen
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  3. verb
    turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
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    type of:
    draaien
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  4. verb
    turn aside; turn away from
    synonyms: afkeren, afwenden, afwijken, omleiden
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    types:
    afwijken
    wander from a direct or straight course
    type of:
    draaien
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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