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slackening::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | loosening, relaxation |
| Type of | weakening |
| Has types | thaw |
| Derivation | slacken |
the slackening of the wind.
Examples of slackening
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Even after 25 books I don't feel any slackening of interest or desire to write.
From the guardian.co.uk
Inflationary pressures are mounting and economic growth is slackening in China.
From the economist.com
In music it is called rallentando, a gradual slackening of tempo, a winding down.
From the time.com
However, the account's launch has coincided with the pace of inflation slackening.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
In many instances of collapse there is a slackening of social rules and etiquette.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Other military sources attribute the slackening to the cold of Afghan winter.
From the time.com
As a result, the Democrats'grip on the state has gradually been slackening.
From the economist.com
The great squeeze cannot go on forever, of course, but it shows no sign of slackening.
From the economist.com
Savers are being punished by a slackening of competition between providers.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
- Slow: become slow or slower; "Production slowed"
- Slack: make less active or fast; "He slackened his pace as he got tired"; "Don't relax your efforts now"
- Become looser or slack; "the rope slackened"
- Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
- (slackening) relaxation: an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
- To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack
- In order to ripen cream, you need to add a starter culture to the pasteurized, cooled cream. A cupful of clabbered cream, yogurt, buttermilk, or sour cream is a good starter culture. Use a good brand with as few ingredients as possible, and always use a newly opened container. ...
