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Slackening

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Thaw 76% connected

To melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; -- said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Weakening 76% connected

of Weaken

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Remit 74% connected

To send back; to give up; to surrender; to resign.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Remit 74% connected

To send back; to give up; to surrender; to resign.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Loosening 92% connected

of Loosen

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Relaxation 92% connected

The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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