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slacken in Italian

slacken in Italian is allentare — slacken means to slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.

slacken in Italian

allentare

verb

(transitive) To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

What does "slacken" mean?

verb To slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.
verb To loosen something, or reduce how tight or strong it is.
verb To break down a substance by mixing it with water in a chemical reaction.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Italian

relax remit slack slow

Common Italian translations

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What is "slacken" in Italian?

"slacken" in Italian is allentare. slacken means: To slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.

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