obtundo

Latin

Etymology

From ob- (upon) +‎ tundo (I strike).

Pronunciation

Verb

obtundō (present infinitive obtundere, perfect active obtudī, supine obtūsum); third conjugation

  1. to strike, beat or batter
  2. to blunt
  3. to deafen
  4. to buffet

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: obtuse
  • Italian: ottundere

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