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belemmeren — meaning in English

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English meaning

impede verb To slow down or get in the way of progress.
stymie noun The situation, on the putting green, in which an opponent's ball lies directly between one's ball and the hole (a rule abolished in 1952).

Senses

belemmeren is used for these senses in English:

impede (transitive) To get in the way of; to hinder.
stymie To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.

stymie — full definition

noun The situation, on the putting green, in which an opponent's ball lies directly between one's ball and the hole (a rule abolished in 1952).
noun A hindrance or barrier.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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