Doblegar
Example: Va ser difícil doblegar la resistència dels manifestants.
Definition
"Doblegar" means to bend, defeat, or overcome resistance or opposition, often used in contexts where someone or something is subdued or forced into submission. For example, it can describe overcoming the resistance of protesters or bending a physical object.
Etymology
The word "doblegar" comes from the Catalan verb derived from the Latin 'duplicare,' meaning to double or fold. Over time, it evolved to mean bending or forcing something into a different shape or condition, much like folding paper. Did you know? Its roots reflect the idea of folding or turning something over.
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"Doblegar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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