a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions
heiden
(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
lofzang
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
historische optocht
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
vertoog
to avoid or escape something, especially by being clever, deceptive, or skillful
ontwijken
capable of becoming or being made perfect
perfectioneerbaar
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
plichtmatig
a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings
zondebok
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
schubben
official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming
officiële procedures van iets
becoming silly or emotional in a sad and self-pitying way, especially due to alcohol consumption
maudlin
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
maalstroom
an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true
legende
(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass
de zwaartekracht van de aarde