wijten

Definitions of wijten
  1. verb
    harass with constant criticism
    synonyms: aanwrijven
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    type of:
    aanmerken, bekritiseren, kritiseren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    express a negative opinion of
    synonyms: aanwrijven, depreciëren, geringschatten, minachten, neerkijken, neerzien, spugen
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    antonyms:
    pluimstrijken, stroopsmeren, vleien
    praise somewhat dishonestly
    types:
    bekladden, belasteren, bezwadderen, kwaadspreken, lasteren, schandaliseren, zwartmaken
    damage the reputation of
    type of:
    aanmerken, bekritiseren, kritiseren
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  3. verb
    make undue claims to having
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    type of:
    claimen, opeisen, verlangen, vindiceren
    demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
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