zittire

Definitions of zittire
  1. verb
    silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
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    type of:
    ammutolire, tacitare
    cause to be quiet or not talk
  2. verb
    cause to be quiet or not talk
    synonyms: ammutolire, tacitare
    calmarsi, rabbonirsi
    become quiet or quieter
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    types:
    imbavagliare
    prevent from speaking out
    type of:
    inibire, sofisticare, sottilizzare
    to put down by force or authority
  3. verb
    show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
    synonyms: azzittire
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    antonyms:
    applaudire, osannare, plaudire
    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
    type of:
    condannare
    declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
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