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to languish
01
to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
Exemplos
She languished in bed during her long illness.
02
to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent
Exemplos
They languished for a glimpse of their child taken abroad.
03
to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion
Exemplos
He languished, speaking softly, lost in reminiscence.
04
definhar, estagnar
to fail to be successful or make any progress
Exemplos
The legislation languished in Congress for months, unable to gain the necessary support to move forward.
A legislação languidou no Congresso por meses, incapaz de obter o apoio necessário para avançar.
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