slackening

Other forms: slackenings

Definitions of slackening
  1. noun
    an occurrence of control or strength weakening
    “the slackening of the wind”
    synonyms: loosening, relaxation
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    types:
    thaw
    a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile
    type of:
    weakening
    becoming weaker
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