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slacken
[
slak
-
uh
n
]
slack·en
/
ˈslæk
ən
/
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[
slak
-
uh
n
]
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
1.
to make or become less active, vigorous, intense, etc.
2.
to make or become looser or less taut.
Origin:
1570–80;
slack
1
+
-en
1
Related forms
un·slack·ened,
adjective
un·slack·en·ing,
adjective
Synonyms
1, 2.
relax, loosen, slack, abate.
Antonyms
2.
tighten, tense.
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slacken
(ˈslækən)
—
vb
1.
to make or become looser
2.
to make or become slower, less intense, etc
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