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🐌slacken

verb
/ˈslækən/
slack slag

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example Sentences

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

Synonyms

loosen, relax, reduce, diminish

Antonyms

tighten, increase, intensify

Collocations

slacken pace, slacken speed, slacken control

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