zuigen

Definitions of zuigen
  1. verb
    draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
    synonyms: aanzuigen
    sabbelen, voeden, zabbelen, zogen
    give suck to
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    type of:
    afdrinken, drinken, opdrinken, opzuipen, uitdrinken
    take in liquids
  2. verb
    give suck to
    synonyms: sabbelen, voeden, zabbelen, zogen
    aanzuigen
    draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
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    type of:
    spijzen, spijzigen, voeden
    give food to
  3. verb
    take up as if with a sponge
    synonyms: aanzuigen, opdweilen
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    type of:
    bedienen, consumeren, gebruiken, nemen, nuttigen, ontfermen, pakken
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  4. verb
    take in, also metaphorically
    synonyms: aanzuigen, absorberen, geabsorbeerd, indrinken, inzuigen, opnemen, opzuigen
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    types:
    afdweilen, droogwrijven, dweilen, zwabberen
    to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
    afvloeien
    dry (ink) with blotting paper
  5. verb
    draw something in by or as if by a vacuum
    synonyms: aanzuigen
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    type of:
    extraheren, persen, trekken, uitrukken, uittrekken
    take liquid out of a container or well
  6. verb
    suck in (air)
    synonyms: aanzuigen
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    type of:
    inademen
    draw in (air)
  7. verb
    clean with a vacuum cleaner
    synonyms: stofzuigen, stofzuigeren
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    type of:
    doen, kuisen, opruimen, reinigen, reinigend, schoonmaken, wegruimen, zuiveren
    make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  8. verb
    draw in as if by suction
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    type of:
    uitboren
    remove the interior of
  9. verb
    suck or take up or in
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    antonyms:
    afgeven, uitstralen
    give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
  10. verb
    attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
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