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elopement
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courtship
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adultery
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infatuation
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to patch up
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to woo
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to rekindle
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to tie the knot
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to antagonize
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to drift apart
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to feud
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to two-time
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to chuck
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to wear down
elopement
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(elopement)

(elopement)

huwelijksvlucht

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/ɪlˈoʊpmənt/
zelfstandig naamwoord

the act of running away with one's lover to get married without the consent of parents

courtship
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(verloofperiode)

(verloofperiode)

hofmakerij

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/ˈkɔɹˌtʃɪp/
zelfstandig naamwoord

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

synonymcourting
synonymsuit
synonymwooing
courtship
adultery
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(ontrouw)

(ontrouw)

overspel

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/əˈdəɫtɝi/
zelfstandig naamwoord

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

synonymcriminal conversation
synonymfornication
adultery
infatuation
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(obsessie)

(obsessie)

verliefdheid

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/ˌɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/
zelfstandig naamwoord

a temporary and intense feeling of romantic or idealized attraction toward someone, often based on superficial qualities and lacking a deep emotional connection

to patch up
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(bijleggen)

(bijleggen)

verzoenen

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/pˈætʃ ˈʌp/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to put an end to an argument with someone in order to make peace with them

synonymconciliate
synonymmake up
synonymreconcile
synonymsettle

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Phrasaal Status
separable
werkwoord van de zin
patch
partikel van de uitdrukking
up
to woo
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(verleiden)

(verleiden)

courteren

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/ˈwu/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

synonymcourt
synonymromance
synonymsolicit
to rekindle
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(vernieuwen)

(vernieuwen)

herleven

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/ɹiˈkɪndəɫ/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to revive or renew something, such as a relationship or interest, that has faded

to tie the knot
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N/A

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/tˈaɪ ðə nˈɑːt/
zelfstandig naamwoordIdiomInformal

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

synonymtake the plunge
What is the origin of the idiom "tie the knot" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the phrase "tie the knot" is uncertain but it is believed to have originated from the imagery of tying a knot to represent the joining together of two individuals in marriage. Metaphorically, the act of tying a knot is often associated with making a secure and unbreakable bond or commitment. This notion is applied to the context of marriage, symbolizing the union and lifelong commitment between two people. This phrase is commonly used to refer to the act of marriage.

to [tie] the knot
to antagonize
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(provoceren)

(provoceren)

antagoniseren

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/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

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to drift apart
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(verdrijven)

(verdrijven)

uit elkaar groeien

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/dɹˈɪft ɐpˈɑːɹt/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

synonymdrift away

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inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
drift
partikel van de uitdrukking
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to drift apart
to feud
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(twisten)

(twisten)

ruzie maken

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/ˈfjud/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

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Intransitief
to feud
to two-time
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(een affaire hebben)

(een affaire hebben)

bedriegen

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/tˈuːtˈaɪm/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to betray one's partner by secretly having an affair with someone else at the same time

to chuck
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(verlaten)

(verlaten)

dumpen

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/ˈtʃək/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone

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to wear down
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(verzwakken)

(verzwakken)

uitputten

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/wˈɛɹ dˈaʊn/
zelfstandig naamwoord

to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges

synonymfag
synonymfag out
synonymfatigue
synonymjade
synonymoutwear
synonymtire
antonymrefresh

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Phrasaal Status
separable
werkwoord van de zin
wear
partikel van de uitdrukking
down
to wear down
pattern

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