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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM slacken
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British Dictionary definitions for slacken
slacken
/ (ˈslækən) /
verb (often foll by off)
to make or become looser
to make or become slower, less intense, etc
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