zuiveren

Definitions of zuiveren
  1. verb
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
    synonyms: flocculeren
    destilleren, distilleren, gedistilleerd, stoken
    undergo the process of distillation
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    polijsten, raffineren, veredelen, verfijnen, verrijken
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    laxeren, purgeren, purgerend, purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen
    rid of impurities
    type of:
    bijspijkeren, bijstellen, bijwerken, perfectioneren, verbeteren, vervolmaken
    to make better
  2. verb
    make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
    synonyms: doen, kuisen, opruimen, reinigen, reinigend, schoonmaken, wegruimen
    opruimen, poetsen, schoonhouden, wegruimen, wrijven
    clean and tidy up the house
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    antonyms:
    bevuilen, vuilmaken
    make soiled, filthy, or dirty
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    desinfecteren, ontsmetten
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    afborstelen, strijken
    clean with a brush
    afdoen, afnemen
    remove the dust from
    stofzuigen, stofzuigeren, zuigen
    clean with a vacuum cleaner
    stomen
    clean by means of steaming
    aanvegen, schoonvegen, uitvegen, vegen, wissen
    clean by sweeping
    aandweilen, schoonwassen, soppen, wassen, witten, witwassen
    cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
    steriliseren, uitkoken
    make free from bacteria
    chloren, chloreren
    disinfect with chlorine
    schoonwassen, wassen
    wash with water
    doorspoelen, spoelen, wassen
    wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
    afspoelen, spoelen, wassen
    wash off soap or remaining dirt
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    rid of impurities
    synonyms: laxeren, purgeren, purgerend, purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen
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    type of:
    flocculeren
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
  4. verb
    make pure or free from sin or guilt
    synonyms: flocculeren, purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen
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    types:
    vergeestelijken
    purify from the corrupting influences of the world
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. verb
    clear of a charge
    synonyms: purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen, wegzuiveren
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    type of:
    vrijspreken
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  6. verb
    oust politically
    synonyms: laxeren, purgeren, purgerend, purificeren, purifiëren, reinigen, wegzuiveren
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    antonyms:
    reclasseren, resocialiseren
    reinstall politically
  7. verb
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    synonyms: polijsten, raffineren, veredelen, verfijnen, verrijken
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    type of:
    flocculeren
    remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
  8. verb
    forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
    synonyms: castigeren, censureren, kuisen
  9. verb
    cut or eliminate
    synonyms: censureren, wegstrepen
  10. verb
    suppress by censorship as for political reasons
    synonyms: censureren
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    bezorgen, editen, monteren, redigeren
    prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
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