de mond snoeren

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “to tie the mouth [of someone]”.

Pronunciation

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Verb

de mond snoeren

1. (idiomatic, with indirect object) to silence, shut up

   Synonym: kaltstellen

   De dictator snoerde critici de mond. ― The dictator silenced critics.

Conjugation

Conjugation of de mond snoeren: see snoeren.