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slackening

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slack·en  (slkn)
tr. & intr.v. slack·ened, slack·en·ing, slack·ens
1. To make or become slower; slow down: The runners slackened their pace. Air speed slackened.
2. To make or become less tense, taut, or firm; loosen: I slackened the line to let the fish swim. The tension in the board room finally slackened.
3. To make or become less vigorous, intense, or severe; ease: slacken discipline; afraid that morale might slacken.
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Noun1.slackeningslackening - an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
weakening - becoming weaker
thaw - a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile; "the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs"

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"It is a beautiful path, my son," said the Old Politician, without either slackening his pace or turning his head, "and it leadeth among pleasant scenes.
Slackening his pace for a moment, he leaned over and spoke.
When we came to a hill, instead of slackening her pace, she would throw her weight right into the collar, and pull away straight up.
 
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