slacken
definition: to make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
example: I slackened the wire to bring it closer to the ground.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
remit
definition: to become looser or slack
example: The rope slackened as I came closer.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to become slow or slower
example: The pace slackened as the marathon continued.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
slow
definition: to make less active or fast
example: We slackened our pace as we got tired.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
slack