slacken

verb

slack·en ˈsla-kən How to pronounce slacken (audio)

slackened; slackening ˈsla-kᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce slacken (audio)

transitive verb

: to make less active : slow up

slacken speed at a crossing

: to make slack (as by lessening tension or firmness)

slacken sail

intransitive verb

: to become slack or slow or negligent : slow down

: to become less active : slack

Example Sentences

Sales show no sign of slackening. As he began to relax, his grip on the steering wheel slackened. The captain ordered us to slacken the sails.

Recent Examples on the Web The policies weaken; people lose interest in following them, spurring officials to slacken even more.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022 Easterly breezes slacken through the night, mainly staying below 5 mph.

A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Winds slacken somewhat Friday night with colder lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 Winds should begin to slacken overnight as the high pressure begins to weaken east of the Cascades.

oregonlive, 28 Jan. 2022 Although the older variant is clinging on for dear life in a few pockets, its grasp will likely continue to slacken and slip under the weight of its craftier cousin.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2022 Heavy rain should slacken in the area by late morning as a warm front pushes the system north into British Columbia.

oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2022 Norway’s power needs are usually largely met by a network of hydroelectric plants, but output can slacken when reservoirs run low.

New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 Tomorrow night: Skies are mainly clear, and winds should slacken compared to the day.

Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2021 See More

单词	slackened
释义	slacken verb slack·en ˈsla-kən slackened; slackening ˈsla-kᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to make less active : slow up slacken speed at a crossing 2 : to make slack (as by lessening tension or firmness) slacken sail intransitive verb 1 : to become slack or slow or negligent : slow down 2 : to become less active : slack Synonyms ease loosen relax slack See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Sales show no sign of slackening. As he began to relax, his grip on the steering wheel slackened. The captain ordered us to slacken the sails. Recent Examples on the Web The policies weaken; people lose interest in following them, spurring officials to slacken even more. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022 Easterly breezes slacken through the night, mainly staying below 5 mph. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Winds slacken somewhat Friday night with colder lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 Winds should begin to slacken overnight as the high pressure begins to weaken east of the Cascades. oregonlive, 28 Jan. 2022 Although the older variant is clinging on for dear life in a few pockets, its grasp will likely continue to slacken and slip under the weight of its craftier cousin. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2022 Heavy rain should slacken in the area by late morning as a warm front pushes the system north into British Columbia. oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2022 Norway’s power needs are usually largely met by a network of hydroelectric plants, but output can slacken when reservoirs run low. New York Times, 4 Jan. 2022 Tomorrow night: Skies are mainly clear, and winds should slacken compared to the day. Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition slacken verb slack·en ˈsla-kən slackened; slackening 1 : to make slower or less energetic The wind slackened. 2 : to make less tight or firm She slackened the reins. slackened 1 of 2 adjective as in loosened not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched slackened lines Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loosened loose slack relaxed undone detached lax unsecured insecure untied unfastened unbound unattached baggy free saggy blousy Antonyms & Near Antonyms taut tight restrained tense constrained bound tied attached firm stuck fastened fast jammed wedged snug See More slackened 2 of 2 verb past tense of slacken 1 as in slacked to make less taut you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post Synonyms & Similar Words loosened slacked relaxed eased untied detached unfastened unbound freed undid Antonyms & Near Antonyms tightened stretched strained bound tied attached fastened tensed restrained tensioned constrained See More 2 as in slowed to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve Synonyms & Similar Words slowed braked inhibited decelerated hindered stopped halted retarded impeded restrained hampered curbed reined obstructed checked thwarted hobbled encumbered handicapped constrained tied up set back baffled sabotaged frustrated held back foiled arrested bottlenecked held up Antonyms & Near Antonyms accelerated hastened hurried pushed rushed quickened urged stirred spurred encouraged stepped up propelled drove aided eased helped sped (up) facilitated advanced speeded (up) goaded forwarded dispatched expedited furthered See More
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