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SLACKEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Slacken.

How to pronounce slacken:

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Slacken - as a verb

Become slow or slower

Example: "Production slowed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slackslowslow downslow up

Make less active or fast

Example: "He slackened his pace as he got tired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relaxslackslack up

Become looser or slack

Example: "The rope slackened"

Make slack as by lessening tension or firmness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
looseloosen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He slowly slackened the rope to lower the box down."
"The strong winds caused the sail to slacken."
"The worker was told not to slacken his efforts."
"The tension in the room slackened as the meeting ended."
"She could feel the muscles in her shoulders slackening after the massage."
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Word Game Points

Is SLACKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slacken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLACKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SLACKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slacken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLACKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SLACKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slacken is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLACKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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