Respite and Slackening

Respite

Respite noun - A pause from doing something (as work).

Slackening and respite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slackening" instead a noun "Respite".

Nearby Word: respited

Slackening

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

Respite and slackening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Slackening".

Nearby Words: slack, slacken, slackened, slackness
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