slackening

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an occurrence of control or strength weakening
  2. verb become slow or slower
  3. verb make less active or fast

In classic literature

Synonyms

relaxation, loosening

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