pizzicare

Definitions of pizzicare
  1. verb
    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    synonyms: fregare, graffiare, prudere, razzolare, sfregare
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    aduggiare, dare fastidio, esasperare, impermalire, indispettire, infastidire, irritare, raspare, scocciare, sdegnare, stizzire
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
  2. verb
    have or perceive an itch
    synonyms: prudere
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    dolere
    be the source of pain
  3. verb
    squeeze tightly between the fingers
    synonyms: pizzicottare
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    attanagliare, impugnare, tormentare
    hold fast or firmly
  4. verb
    saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
    synonyms: incollare
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    ficcare, scassinare
    impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
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