Lighten and Slacken

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Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Slacken and lighten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slacken" instead a verb "Lighten".

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

Slacken verb - To make less taut.

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Lighten and slacken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Slacken".

Nearby Words: slack, slackness, slacker, slackening

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