slackening Synonyms

relaxation loosening petering out slowing slow slacken slack shrinkage shrinking retardation remit remission softening subsiding slowdowns letup slack up slow up slowdown backflow ease up ease off deceleration wane subside relenting release diminution diminishing demulsion delay degeneration decrease decline blunting alleviation abatement easing ebb reduction narrowing moderation mitigation lowering loosen loose lessen lessening flagging abate