languish [languished, languishing, languishes](to be neglected, to make little progress) verb [UK: ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ] [US: ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ]
ristagnareverb
stagnate [stagnated, stagnating, stagnates](to cease activity) verb [UK: stæɡ.ˈneɪt] [US: ˈstæg.ˌnet]The Moon directs the tides and ocean currents on our planet, preventing the water of our seas and oceans from stagnating. = La Luna dirige le maree e le correnti marittime del nostro pianeta, impedendo il ristagno dell'acqua nei nostri mari e oceani.