slackening
verbHow to pronounce slackening:
Definition of slackening:
- slackening (verb):
- to make less active slow up
Synonyms for slackening:
abatement
alleviation
ebb
falling off
lessening
loosening
relaxation
remission
thaw
weakening
Antonyms for slackening:
accession
accretion
accusation
addition
blame
boost
breakthrough
buildup
continuation
development
enlargement
expansion
gain
growth
hike
improvement
increase
increment
inflation
jump
raise
rise
spike
step up
surge
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