Slacken

Quick meaning: Slacken is a verb meaning (intransitive) To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.

Meaning

(intransitive) To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To make slack, less taut, or less intense.
2. To deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake.

Example Sentences

to slacken lime

slacken the rope

The pace slackened.

The action moves at lightening ^([sic]) pace, never slackening for a moment.

Word Forms

• slackens
• slackening
• slackened

Synonyms for slacken

Depending on context, synonyms include ease, loosen, slack, remit, slow, slow down.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slow up, slow down, slack, slow, remit, letup.

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