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slackening

[ˈslækənɪŋ]

slackening Definition

  • 1the act or process of becoming less active, intense, or agitated
  • 2the 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

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.

  • 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.