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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of slackened
as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
slackened lines
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as in slacked
to make less taut
you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post
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as in slowed
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve
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“Slackened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackened. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.
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