ˈwɑkən

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something awake, especially to wake someone from sleep

“Ik probeer haar te laten wakken zonder haar te storen.”

2. verb

to become or grow stronger or more intense

“De spanning tussen de twee landen begon te wakken.”

3. noun

the act of becoming or growing stronger or more intense

“De wakken in de relatie tussen hen was duidelijk.”