Ebbing and Slackening

Ebbing

Ebbing noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Slackening and ebbing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slackening" instead the word "Ebbing" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: ebb, ebbed

Slackening

Slackening noun - An occurrence of control or strength weakening.
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Synonyms for Slackening

Ebbing and slackening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ebbing" instead the word "Slackening" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slackened, slackness
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