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- Dictionaryslacken/ˈslak(ə)n/
verb
- 1. make or become slack: "he slackened his grip" Similar Opposite
- 2. reduce or decrease in speed or intensity: "the pace never slackens" Similar Opposite
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Slacken means to make less active, slow up, or loosen something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of slacken in a sentence.
Slacken means to become loose, slower or less active. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Slacken means to make or become less active, vigorous, intense, etc. or to make or become looser or less taut. See the origin, usage, and example sentences of slacken and its synonyms and antonyms.
Slacken means to make or become slower, looser, less intense, or less active. See the verb forms, synonyms, translations, and usage examples of slacken from various sources.
Slacken means to become or make something slower, less active, or less intense, or to loosen or relax something. See synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of slacken in British and American English.
To slacken is to loosen the tension on or tightness of something. If you slacken the clothesline any more, the clothes will be on the ground next time you hang out the wash. Slacken, in the "to loosen" sense, can also be used figuratively.
Slacken means to become or to make something become slower, less active, or less tight. Learn how to use this verb with synonyms, collocations, and pronunciation tips.
