smaltire

Italian

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *smeltaną, compare German schmelzen (“to melt”).

Verb

smaltire

1. (transitive) to digest (food etc.)

   Synonyms: assorbire, digerire

2. (transitive, by extension) to get over (problem, disappointment, etc.)

   Synonyms: calmare, placare, sbollire, sfogare

3. (transitive, by extension) to dispose of (waste)
4. (transitive, by extension) to lose weight
5. (transitive) to drain off or away

   Synonyms: eliminare, scaricare, fare defluire

6. (transitive, by extension, familiar) to sell off (goods), to get rid of

   Synonyms: sbolognare, smerciare, svendere

Related terms

• smaltare

Anagrams

• malestri, smerlati