démordre

French

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to let go, release (something held in the teeth)
  • (intransitive) to give up, abandon, renounce (an opinion, plan, etc.)

Etymology

Prefix from French mordre (bite).

Origin

French

mordre

Gloss

bite

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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