Slacken

/ˈslækən/
verb

To make or become less strong or intense.

When he noticed the kids felt scared, the teacher decided to slacken his tone.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To make or become less strong or intense

Often appears as...

  • slacken the grip
  • slacken the pace
verb

To make or become slower or less active.

As the lecture progressed, the students' attention began to slacken.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To make or become slower or less active

Often appears as...

  • slacken the speed
  • slacken the effort
verb

To reduce in amount or degree; to withhold.

Due to financial crisis, the government had to slacken public spending.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To reduce in amount or degree; to withhold

Often appears as...

  • slacken the demand
  • slacken the pressure
verb

To make or become less strong or intense.

When he noticed the kids felt scared, the teacher decided to slacken his tone.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To make or become less strong or intense

Often appears as...

  • slacken the grip
  • slacken the pace
verb

To make or become slower or less active.

As the lecture progressed, the students' attention began to slacken.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To make or become slower or less active

Often appears as...

  • slacken the speed
  • slacken the effort
verb

To reduce in amount or degree; to withhold.

Due to financial crisis, the government had to slacken public spending.
Visual representation of "slacken" - To reduce in amount or degree; to withhold

Often appears as...

  • slacken the demand
  • slacken the pressure
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Emotional Impact

Used to show easing of emotions or intensity in various situations.

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The harsh weather began to slacken, bringing relief to the stranded hikers.
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Gradual Change

Describes a process that occurs slowly, not suddenly.

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As the night advanced, the winds slackened, making it easier to set up camp.
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Physical Easing

Can refer to literally loosening physical tightness, like a knot.

Illustration for Physical Easing
She had to slacken the rope to free her trapped puppy.
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Ariel Garten: Know...

and, more importantly, why. Creating a big picture out of all the important little details that make up who we are. With humanized technology we can monitor the quality of your sleep cycles. When our productivity starts to slacken, we can go back to that data

Video examples

Ariel Garten: Know...

and, more importantly, why. Creating a big picture out of all the important little details that make up who we are. With humanized technology we can monitor the quality of your sleep cycles. When our productivity starts to slacken, we can go back to that data

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