slackening

Definitions

The act or process of becoming less active, intense, or vigorous.

A decrease in tension or tightness; the state of becoming loose.

Examples

The slackening of demand in the housing market has led to a decrease in property prices.

He noticed a slight slackening in the rope as the tension began to ease.

Synonyms

abating easing diminishing relaxing slowing waning letting up

Antonyms

intensifying strengthening increasing tightening accelerating mounting growing