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sferrare

to deliver, to unleash

verb sfer-RAH-reh Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

to strike (a blow)

Usage Note

Sferrare is typically used with forceful actions: sferrare un pugno (to throw a punch), sferrare un attacco (to launch an attack). It conveys sudden, forceful release. It takes avere as its auxiliary.

Examples

"Ha sferrato un pugno al nemico."

Natural Translation

He delivered a punch to the enemy.

Literal Translation

He-has unleashed a punch to-the enemy.

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