Slack and Tug

Opposite meaning words

Slack verb - To make less taut.

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Tug is an antonym for slack.

Nearby Words: slacken, slackened, slackness, slacker, slacked

Tug verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: she's tugged all her life to get to where she is now in the business world

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Slack is an antonym for tug.

bit

slack bit

tug bit

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