slackening Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an occurrence of control or strength weakening
   loosening; relaxation.
   
   • the relaxation of requirements
   • the loosening of his grip
   • the slackening of the wind
2. verb become slow or slower
   slacken; slow down; slow; slack; slow up.
   
   • Production slowed
3. verb make less active or fast
   slack up; slack; slacken; relax.
   
   • He slackened his pace as he got tired
   • Don't relax your efforts now
4. verb become looser or slack
   slacken.
   
   • the rope slackened
5. verb make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
   remit; slacken.
   

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