This is the 1749th most frequent Dutch word.
verzet
Resistance.
In this sentence, 'verzet' is used to signify resistance or opposition to directives or regulations.
Het verzet tegen de nieuwe regels groeit met de dag.
The resistance against the new rules grows daily.
Here, 'verzet' is employed in the idiomatic expression 'verzet zijn zinnen,' meaning to distract oneself or shift one's focus.
Hij verzet zijn zinnen door een wandeling te maken.
He diverts his thoughts by taking a walk.
In this context, 'verzet' refers to the action of physically moving or repositioning an object.