zamachiwać
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zamachiwać impf (perfective zamachać)
- (intransitive) to swing, to swipe, to sweep (to make several rapid swinging or circular motions with one's limb or object being held for a moment) [+instrumental = (with) what]
Verb edit
zamachiwać impf (perfective zamachnąć)
- (reflexive with się) to swing, to swipe, to sweep (to lift one's arm, leg, or object being held, preparing to make a vigorous move, such as a punch or kick) [+instrumental = (with) what] [+ na (accusative) = at whom/what]
- Synonym: brać zamach
- (reflexive with się, politics) to swing, to swipe, to sweep (to make an attempt on someone's life) [+ na (accusative) = at whom/what]
- (reflexive with się) to begin to act in a manner designed to destroy, eliminate, or diminish the status of something [+ na (accusative) = at whom/what]
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- zamachiwać in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- zamachiwać się in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- zamachiwać in Polish dictionaries at PWN