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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.
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Slackening
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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| slackening | |
noun | |
| an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind" [syn: relaxation] |
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