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mordere — meaning in English

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English meaning

bite verb To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.

Senses

mordere is used for these senses in English:

bite (transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
bite (transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
bite (intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
bite (intransitive, of a fish) To bite a baited hook or other lure and thus be caught.

bite — full definition

verb To use the teeth to cut into, grip, or wound something.
verb To have an unpleasant or harmful effect, often after a delay.
noun An act of biting, or the mark left by one.

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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”.

Related Italian words

morso morsicatura puntura bozzo escrescenza segno boccone pungere morsicare abboccare