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asservire — meaning in English

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English meaning

enslave verb To force someone into slavery or a condition of total control, stripping them of freedom.
shackle verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.

Senses

asservire is used for these senses in English:

enslave (transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.
shackle To inhibit or restrain the ability, action, activity, or progress of (someone or something); to render (someone or something) incapable or ineffectual.

shackle — full definition

verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.

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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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