a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
schandpaal
to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest
plunderen
the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one
afwezigheid
to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing
vrijspreken
difficult to understand due to being complex or obscure
onbegrijpelijk
unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation
ongepast
rude and with a lack of respect toward others, especially the elderly
ondanksig
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
machteloosheid
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
onpraktisch
the most important dish of a meal
hoofdgerecht
behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive
overdreven
a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks
wal