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slacken

 

[ ˈslækən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slow down

To slacken means to slow down or to make something less tight. It can also refer to decreasing in intensity or becoming less active.

Synonyms

ease up, loosen, relax

Examples of usage

  • The rope began to slacken as the weight was removed.
  • The economic growth started to slacken in the last quarter.
Context #2 | Verb

lose momentum

To slacken can also mean to lose momentum or to become less intense. It can refer to a decrease in speed or a decrease in effort.

Synonyms

decelerate, diminish, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The team's performance began to slacken in the second half of the game.
  • The wind slackened as the storm passed.

Translations

Translations of the word "slacken" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afrouxar

🇮🇳 ढीला करना

🇩🇪 lockern

🇮🇩 melonggarkan

🇺🇦 послабити

🇵🇱 rozluźniać

🇯🇵 緩める (ゆるめる)

🇫🇷 relâcher

🇪🇸 aflojar

🇹🇷 gevşetmek

🇰🇷 느슨하게 하다

🇸🇦 يرخي

🇨🇿 uvolnit

🇸🇰 uvoľniť

🇨🇳 放松 (fàngsōng)

🇸🇮 sprostiti

🇮🇸 slaka

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 მოშვება

🇦🇿 yüngülləşdirmək

🇲🇽 aflojar

Etymology

The word 'slacken' originated from the Middle English word 'slak', which means 'slack' or 'not tight'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less tight or reducing in intensity. Over time, 'slacken' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to slowing down or becoming less intense.

See also: slack, slacker, slackly, slackness, slacks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,534, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.