Synonyms of slacken

Antonyms of slacken

Collocations of slacken

tension
Frequency: 75 %

He felt the tension in the room slacken as everyone started to relax.

pace
Frequency: 70 %

The team decided to slacken the pace of their work to avoid burnout.

control
Frequency: 60 %

She had to slacken her control over the project and trust her team to get the job done.

grip
Frequency: 45 %

He felt the tension in his muscles slacken as he released his grip on the rope.

demand
Frequency: 35 %

The company decided to slacken the demand for overtime to improve work-life balance.

Idiomatic Expressions for slacken

  • Phrase: slack off
    Meaning: to decrease in intensity or effort; to become lazy or less productive
    Usage: He used to be a hard worker, but lately he's been slacking off and not getting much done.