restagnate

/rɛˈstænɪˌteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remain or become stagnant, especially in a liquid, or to stop flowing or progressing

“The water in the canal began to restagnate during the dry season.”

2. verb (intransitive)

to become or remain stagnant, especially in a liquid, or to stop flowing or progressing

“The river restagnated after the heavy rainfall caused a massive flood.”

3. verb (transitive)

to cause to become or remain stagnant, especially in a liquid, or to stop flowing or progressing

“The farmer tried to restagnate the water supply to prevent erosion.”

4. noun

the act of remaining or becoming stagnant, especially in a liquid, or of stopping to flow or progress

“The restagnation of the river caused significant damage to the surrounding ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • coagulate
  • congeal
  • stagnate

Antonyms

  • circulate
  • flow