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втягивать — meaning in English

vtyagivat

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English meaning

embroil verb To throw something into confusion or disorder.
retract verb To pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.

Senses

втягивать is used for these senses in English:

embroil To cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention.
retract To pull (something) back or back inside.

embroil — full definition

verb To throw something into confusion or disorder.
verb To draw someone into a difficult or contentious situation.

retract — full definition

verb To pull something back in, especially a part that extends outward.
verb To take back a statement, promise, or accusation because it was wrong or shouldn't have been made.

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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”.

Related Russian words

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