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slacken in Italian

slacken in Italian is allentare — slacken means to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.

slacken in Italian

allentare

verb

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

What does "slacken" mean?

verb To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.
verb To make slack, less taut, or less intense.
verb To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.

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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.

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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”.

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What is "slacken" in Italian?

"slacken" in Italian is allentare. slacken means: To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.

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