slackening

[ˈslækənɪŋ]

slackening Definition

• 1. the act or process of becoming less active, intense, or agitated
• 2. the act of making something less tight or firm

Using slackening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slackening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The slackening of the wind allowed us to set sail again.

• Example

  The slackening of demand for their product led to a decrease in production.

• Example

  He felt a slackening of tension in his muscles as he relaxed.

slackening Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slackening

• easing
• relaxation
• loosening
• letup
• decrease

Antonyms for slackening

• tightening
• strengthening
• intensifying

Phrases with slackening

• slacken one's pace

  to slow down or reduce the speed at which one is moving or working

  Example

  I had to slacken my pace because I was getting tired.

• slacken one's grip

  to loosen one's hold on something

  Example

  He had to slacken his grip on the rope to avoid injuring his hands.

• slacken off

  to become less active or intense; to decrease in speed or amount

  Example

  The rain began to slacken off as we approached the town.

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Summary: slackening in Brief

The term 'slackening' [ˈslækənɪŋ] refers to the process of becoming less active, intense, or agitated, or the act of making something less tight or firm. It can be used in contexts such as wind, demand, and tension, exemplified by 'The slackening of the wind allowed us to set sail again.' 'Slackening' extends into phrases like 'slacken one's pace,' denoting a reduction in speed, and 'slacken one's grip,' referring to loosening one's hold on something.