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slacken

slacken - Dictionary definition and meaning for word slacken

Definition
(verb) become slow or slower
Synonyms : slack , slow , slow down , slow up
Example Sentence
  • Production slowed
Definition
(verb) make less active or fast
Synonyms : relax , slack , slack up
Example Sentence
  • He slackened his pace as he got tired
  • Don't relax your efforts now
Definition
(verb) become looser or slack
Example Sentence
  • the rope slackened
Definition
(verb) make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
Synonyms : remit
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for slacken

relate slacken with weaken... a weak person generally slows down in pace due to weakness.
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by gatz_funky
s+lack+en lack energy .a person who lacks energy will slow up
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by satishvudaru
bracken looses his energy ......later on
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by bunny466
Slacken,Slack: S(Stiffness)+Lack : lack of Stiffness i.e weak,loose,...person/thing...etc
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by misc

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