slacken
verb6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
to become or make something slightly less tight, firm, or tense
to become or make something slightly less tight, firm, or tense
to become or make something slightly less tight, firm, or tense
to become or make something slightly less tight, firm, or tense
to not reduce speed, effort, or intensity
slacken off7.8
to become or make something less active, busy, or intense