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slacken

[ slak-uhn ]
/ ˈslæk ən /
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verb (used with or without object)

to make or become less active, vigorous, intense, etc.
to make or become looser or less taut.

Words related to slacken

loosen, subside, sag, mitigate, soften, retard, relent, abate, diminish, weaken, slow, slack, relax, ease, loose, reduce, remit, flag, slake, moderate

Words nearby slacken

slack suit, slack water, slack-baked, slack-jawed, slack-key, slacken, slacker, slacks, slacktivism, slag, slag cement

Origin of slacken

First recorded in 1570–80; slack1 + -en1

OTHER WORDS FROM slacken

un·slack·ened, adjectiveun·slack·en·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for slackened

slacken
/ (ˈslækən) /

verb (often foll by off)

to make or become looser
to make or become slower, less intense, etc
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