Lessen and Slackening

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Slackening and lessen are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Slackening" with "Lessen", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Slackening

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

Lessen and slackening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Slackening".

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slackened, slackness
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