slackening
IPA: sɫˈækʌnɪŋ
noun
- The act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc.
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Examples of "slackening" in Sentences
- The sailor noticed the slackening of the wind, causing the sails to droop
- With each passing hour, the slackening of the rain brought relief to the flooded streets
- The constant pressure at work finally showed signs of slackening, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief
- The slackening of her grip on reality was becoming more pronounced as the days went by
- Despite the slackening support from his team, he refused to give up on his dream
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