scozzonare

Definitions of scozzonare
  1. verb
    make submissive, obedient, or useful
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    addomesticare, ammansire, domare, mansuefare, piegare
    overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
  2. verb
    break so as to fall inward
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    type of:
    rompere
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  3. verb
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
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    appiccare, attaccare, avviarsi, cominciare, dare inizio, dare principio, incamminarsi, incominciare, iniziare, principiare
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  4. verb
    break into a conversation
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    sciogliere
    make a break in
  5. verb
    enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
    synonyms: irrompere
  6. verb
    make (a surface) shine
    synonyms: brunire, dirozzare, fregare, levigare
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    levigare, lisciare
    make slick or smooth
    brunire, levigare
    polish and make shiny
    brunire, fregare, levigare
    give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
    type of:
    abbellire, abbellirsi, fregiare, imbellire
    make more beautiful
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