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slackening
verb
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Divide slackening into syllables:

slack · en · ing

How to pronounce slackening:

Definition of slackening:

slackening (verb):
to make less active slow up

Synonyms for slackening:

lesseningthawrelaxationweakening

Antonyms for slackening:

additionrisedevelopmentblamegainjumpinflationhikespikeraise
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