Synonyms for slackening
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc.
Forms
- Plural
- slackenings → loosenings, relaxations…
Example sentences
- relaxation I experience relaxation when surrounded by nature.
- loosening Alcohol started loosening Yanni's lips.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| slackening | falling | |
| relaxation | steady | |
| loosening | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- loosening3
- 10 letters
- relaxation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (loosening3 = 3 syllables).