Lighten and Slake

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Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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

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

Slake verb - To put a complete end to (a physical need or desire).

Usage example: a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure

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Lighten and slake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Slake".

Nearby Word: slaking

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Slake and Lighten. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighten/slake

Lighten & Slake. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighten/slake>.

Slake or Lighten. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighten/slake.

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