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   slacken

   /ˈslak(ə)n/

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   • 1. make or become slack: "he slackened his grip" Similar loosenmake looserreleaserelaxlooselessenreduceweakendated:veerOpposite tighten
   • 2. reduce or decrease in speed or intensity: "the pace never slackens" Similar become/get/make slowerslow downslowdeceleratereduce in speedslackdecreaselessensubsideease up/offget lesslet upabatemoderatebecome less intenseslack offdiminishdwindledie downfall offdrop offtaper offebbrecedewaneOpposite speed upquicken

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   What does slacken mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SLACKEN definition: 1. to (cause to) become loose: 2. to (cause to) become slower or less active: 3. to (cause to…. Learn more.

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   What is the verb for slack?

   • 1. become slow or slower. 2. make less active or fast. 3. become looser or slack. 4. make slack as by lessening tension or firmness. Familiarity information: SLACKEN used as a verb is uncommon.

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   What is the difference between slackening and detaining?

   • , slacken an easing up or relaxing of power or effort. detain implies a holding back beyond a reasonable or appointed time. Sales show no sign of slackening. As he began to relax, his grip on the steering wheel slackened. The captain ordered us to slacken the sails.

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   What is the difference between slow and slacken?

   • slow and slacken also imply a reduction of speed, slow often suggesting deliberate intention , slacken an easing up or relaxing of power or effort. detain implies a holding back beyond a reasonable or appointed time. Sales show no sign of slackening. As he began to relax, his grip on the steering wheel slackened.

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   Slacken means to make less active, slow up, or loosen something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of slacken in a sentence.

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   Slacken means to become loose, slower or less active. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Slacken definition: to make or become less active, vigorous, intense, etc.. See examples of SLACKEN used in a sentence.

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   To slacken is to loosen the tension on or tightness of something. If you slacken the clothesline any more, the clothes will be on the ground next time you hang out the wash.

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   Slacken means to become or make something slower, less active, or less intense, or to loosen or relax something. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of slacken in British and American English.

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   Slacken means to make or become slower, looser, less intense, or less active. See the verb forms, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of slacken from various sources.

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   Slacken means to become, or to make something become, slower, less active, or less tight. Learn how to use this verb with synonyms, pronunciation, and pictures.