sbizzarrire

Italian

Etymology

From s- +‎ bizzarro +‎ -ire.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zbid.d͡zarˈri.re/
  • Rhymes: -ire
  • Hyphenation: sbiz‧zar‧rì‧re

Verb

sbizzarrìre (first-person singular present sbizzarrìsco, first-person singular past historic sbizzarrìi, past participle sbizzarrìto, auxiliary avére)

  1. (transitive) to indulge, to give free rein to (whims, desires, creativity, etc.)
  2. (transitive, archaic) to tame (someone's) rebellious spirit

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