to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

prikkelen, doen verontwaardigen

skill in performing hand movements, often used to deceive or perform tricks

vaardigheid, kunstenkunst

someone who seemingly has the position of a leader but not the power and authority that comes with it

figuurhead, symbolisch leider

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figuurlijk, beeldend

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

butte, plateau

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

ondersteunen, versterken

(of a man) to have casual sexual affairs with multiple women

ontrouw zijn, flirten

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

filantropisch, weldoener

an angry criticism against someone, often in the context of a speech delivered in public

filippiek, woedende kritiek

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

filisterachtig, ontoereikend

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

versieren, sieren

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

verering, aanbidding

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

diktieren, opdragen

