slackening
noun
1 slackening
An occurrence of control or strength weakening:
— The slackening of the wind.
synonyms: loosening, relaxation.
Roget 275:
slowness
etc.
adj.;
languor
etc.
(inactivity)
683;
drawl;
creeping
etc.
v.,
lentor†.
retardation;
slackening
etc.
v.;
delay
etc.
(lateness)
133;
claudication†.
jog trot,
dog trot;
mincing steps;
slow march,
slow time.
slow goer†,
slow coach,
slow back;
lingerer,
loiterer,
sluggard,
tortoise,
snail;
poke [U.S.];
dawdle
etc.
(inactive)
683.
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