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bitten

/ˈbɪtn̩/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
  2. To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
  3. To attack with the teeth.
  4. To behave aggressively; to reject advances.
  5. To take hold; to establish firm contact with.
  6. To have significant effect, often negative.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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