allentare

Definitions of allentare
  1. verb
    make loose or looser
    synonyms: abbandonare
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    antonyms:
    indolenzire
    make stiff or stiffer
    types:
    rilassarsi
    make less taut
    svitare
    loosen something by unscrewing it
    type of:
    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
    synonyms: accoccare, affibbiare, ammollare, appioppare, mollare, schiaffeggiare
  3. verb
    cause to feel relaxed
    synonyms: distendere, rilassare, rilassarsi, riposarsi
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    type of:
    agire, operare
    act physically on; have an effect upon
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