This is the 3518th most frequent Dutch word.
ontzien
"Ontzien" means "to spare" or "to refrain from bothering or harming."
The word 'ontzien' here means 'to spare' or 'to refrain from holding accountable due to compassion or understanding'.
De leraar besloot de leerling te ontzien omdat hij wist dat de situatie complex was.
The teacher decided to spare the student because he knew the situation was complex.
The word 'ontzien' in this context emphasizes 'refraining from causing additional hardship to someone, showing empathy'.
In moeilijke tijden moeten we elkaar ontzien en ondersteunen.
In tough times, we must spare and support each other.
Here, 'ontzien' implies 'to regard with leniency or consideration due to a perceived disparity or respect'.