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as in softening, yielding
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slackening
verbpresent participle of slacken
Synonyms & Antonyms of slackening (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make less taut
- you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post
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2
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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