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slacken
verb(slack-en)
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
Synonyms: remit,
slacken
verb(slack-en)
make less active or fast
Synonyms: relax, slack, slack up,
Examples:
He slackened his pace as he got tired.
slacken
verb(slack-en)
become slow or slower
Synonyms: slack, slow, slow down, slow up,
slacken
verb(slack-en)
become looser or slack
Examples:
The rope slackened.

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