afstompen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑfˌstɔm.pə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to blunt, to make blunt of sharp objects
  • (transitive) to dull, to numb of other objects or faculties
  • (transitive) to numb, to make apathetic of minds and people

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish af (off, from, down-, de-, away) + Dutch, Flemish stompen.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

stompen

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