respinge

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Italian

Verb

respinge

  1. third-person singular present indicative of respingere

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Romanian

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Italian respingere, or possibly formed from răs- +‎ împinge. First attested in early to mid-19th century.

Pronunciation

Verb

a respinge (third-person singular present respinge, past participle respins) 3rd conjugation

  1. (transitive) to reject (refuse to accept)
    Synonym: refuza
  2. (transitive) to reject (refuse companionship, proximity)
  3. (transitive) to repel
    Antonym: atrage
  4. (transitive, military) to repel, drive back
  5. (transitive, rare) to hold back, contain (emotions)

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