Woordje

overheersen

dominate

verb · /ˌoː.vərˈɦeːr.sə(n)/

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Angst kan soms je gedachten overheersen.

Fear can sometimes dominate your thoughts.

De nieuwe leider heeft de discussie overheerst.

The new leader dominated the discussion.

Zijn enthousiasme overheerst altijd in de groep.

His enthusiasm always dominates in the group.

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