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Meaning of the word slacken in English

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slacken

US /ˈslæk.ən/
UK /ˈslæk.ən/
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Verb

1.

make or become less active or intense

Example:
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The rain began to slacken.
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He needs to slacken his pace if he wants to finish the marathon.
Synonym:
loosenrelaxeaseabatediminish
Synonym:
tightenintensifyaccelerate
2.

loosen (something, especially a rope or cable)

Example:
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He told them to slacken the ropes.
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The sailor had to slacken the sail to catch the wind.
Synonym:
loosenrelaxease
Synonym:
tightentauten
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