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tongue-tie

/ˈtʌŋ.taɪ/

Tradução: Verbo que significa deixar alguém sem palavras ou incapaz de falar com clareza, geralmente por timidez, vergonha ou confusão.

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verb

/ˈtʌŋ.taɪ/C1formal
  • ptVerbo que significa deixar alguém sem palavras ou incapaz de falar com clareza, geralmente por timidez, vergonha ou confusão.

A verb meaning to cause someone to become speechless or unable to speak clearly, often due to shyness, embarrassment, or confusion.

  1. Deprive of speechC1formal

    To cause someone to be unable to speak, especially due to shyness, surprise, or strong emotion.

    ptDeixar sem palavras

    • The unexpected question tongue-tied him completely.
    • She was tongue-tied by the sudden appearance of her idol.
    • The shocking news tongue-tied the entire audience.

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Formas
  • tongue-tied past participle
  • tongue-tied past simple
  • tongue-tying present participle
  • tongue-ties third person singular