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athwart in Italian

athwart in Italian is di traverso — athwart means from side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.

athwart in Italian

di traverso

adv

From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.

What does "athwart" mean?

adv From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.
adv Across the path of something, so as to impede progress.
adv Against the anticipated or appropriate course of something; improperly, perversely, wrongly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "athwart" in Italian?

"athwart" in Italian is di traverso. athwart means: From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.

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