addentare

Definitions of addentare
  1. verb
    to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
    synonyms: abboccare, azzannare, mordere, morsicare
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    types:
    rodere, rosicare, rosicchiare
    bite or chew on with the teeth
    mangiucchiare, mordicchiare, sbocconcellare
    bite off very small pieces
    type of:
    attanagliare, impugnare, tormentare
    hold fast or firmly
  2. verb
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
    synonyms: azzannare, bruciare, morsicare
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    type of:
    dolere
    be the source of pain
  3. verb
    injure badly by beating
    synonyms: azzannare
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    type of:
    mutilare, scomparire, sfigurare
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  4. verb
    deliver a sting to
    synonyms: azzannare, morsicare
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