balzare

Definitions of balzare
  1. verb
    move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
    synonyms: sobbalzare, sussultare
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    adombrarsi
    start suddenly, as from fright
    type of:
    andare, gire, ire, muovere, muoversi
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    synonyms: molleggiare, saltare, scattare
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    molleggiare, rinculare
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    saltare
    jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
    ballonzolare, saltellare, salterellare
    jump lightly
    ballonzolare, saltellare, salterellare
    make a jump forward or upward
    rinculare
    spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    ballonzolare, esplodere, saltare, saltellare, salterellare
    bound off one point after another
    type of:
    andare, gire, ire, muovere, muoversi
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    be highly noticeable
    synonyms: buttare, distinguersi, eccellere, emergere, risaltare, segnalarsi, stagliarsi
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    apparire, comparire, mostrarsi, parare, parere, presentarsi, prospettarsi, risultare, sembrare
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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