relaxation (n)
loosening (n)
slackening (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def an occurrence of control or strength weakening
examples the relaxation of requirements
the loosening of his grip
the slackening of the wind
Outgoing links
Hypernym weakening
Derivationally related form slackening → slacken
Derivationally related form loosening → loosen; loosening → loosen
Derivationally related form relaxation → relax
Derivationally related form relaxation → relax
Hyponym thaw
Incoming links
Hyponym weakening
Hypernym thaw
Derivationally related form relax → relaxation
Derivationally related form loosen → loosening; loosen → loosening
Derivationally related form slacken → slackening
Derivationally related form relax → relaxation

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