HyperDic: slackening

English > 1 sense of the word slackening:
NOUNeventslackening, relaxation, looseningan occurrence of control or strength weakening
slackening > pronunciation
Soundsslae'kahnihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > slackening: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningAn occurrence of control or strength weakening.
Example "the slackening of the wind"
Synonymsrelaxation, loosening
NarrowerthawA relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve
BroaderweakeningBecoming weaker
Spanishaflojamiento, distensión, relajación
Verbsslackenmake slack as by lessening tension or firmness

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