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slacken in Portuguese

slacken in Portuguese is afrouxar — slacken means to slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.

slacken in Portuguese

afrouxar
verb
(intransitive) To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack; to lag.

What does "slacken" mean?

  1. verb To slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.
  2. verb To loosen something, or reduce how tight or strong it is.
  3. verb To break down a substance by mixing it with water in a chemical reaction.
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What is "slacken" in Portuguese?
"slacken" in Portuguese is afrouxar. slacken means: To slowly lose strength, tightness or speed.
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