Slacken — synonyms, definition

1. slacken (Verb)

abate adjourn attenuate be at home be informal become more casual become more natural become more nonchalant bridle check control curb cut back cut down defer diminish discharge dwindle ease ease off • • •

slacken (Verb) — Become slow or slower.

slacken (Verb) — Make less active or fast. ex. "He slackened his pace as he got tired"

slacken (Verb) — Become looser or slack. ex. "the rope slackened"

slacken (Verb) — Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness.

decrease lessen loose loosen minify weaken douse dowse slacken off