stoccata

Definitions of stoccata
  1. noun
    a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
    synonyms: trafittura
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    type of:
    botta, briscola, bussa, cazzotto, fuoco, pugno, sparo, zampata
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. noun
    aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
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    type of:
    provocazione, sfida
    unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
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