Slackening

Synonyms of slackening

• slowing down
• loosening
• easing up

Antonyms of slackening

• intensifying
• increasing
• tightening

Collocations of slackening

pace

Frequency: 70 %

The slackening pace of the project was causing delays.

demand

Frequency: 60 %

The slackening demand for the product led to a decrease in sales.

grip

Frequency: 50 %

The slackening grip of the company on the market allowed competitors to gain an advantage.

control

Frequency: 45 %

The slackening control over expenses resulted in budget overruns.

tension

Frequency: 40 %

The slackening tension in the room indicated that the meeting was coming to an end.

Idiomatic Expressions for slackening

• Phrase: pick up the slack
  Meaning: to take on extra work or responsibility to make up for someone else's shortcomings
  Usage: With one team member out sick, the rest of us had to pick up the slack to meet the deadline.