What does zwart maken in Dutch mean?

What is the meaning of the word zwart maken in Dutch? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use zwart maken in Dutch.

The word zwart maken in Dutch means kwaadspreken over, belasteren, kleineren, belasteren, zwart maken, zwart maken. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word zwart maken

kwaadspreken over

(say bad things about)

The media vilified the minister for being slow to deal with the crisis.

belasteren

(slander or libel)

The article defamed the once-respected actor.

kleineren, belasteren

(disparage, put down)

The newspaper article denigrated a man who was once highly respected in the community.

zwart maken

(figurative (bring into disrepute) (figuurlijk)

zwart maken

(blacken) (letterlijk)

The soldiers blacked their faces before the mission.

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