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slacken

verb

/ˈslækən/

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

loosen, relax, reduce, diminish

tighten, increase, intensify

slacken pace, slacken speed, slacken control

to have confidence in someone or something; to believe in reliability

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose; fail to make full or good use of somethin...

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

to renounce or give up something formally, often under oath

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.