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Meaning
Verb
●
To make loose.
●
To become loose.
●
To
disengage
(a
device
that restrains).
●
To become
unfastened
or undone.
●
To
free
from
restraint
; to set at liberty.
●
To
relieve
(the
bowels
) from
constipation
; to
promote
defecation.
●
To create a
breach
or
rift
between (two parties).
●
To
sail
away
(from the shore).
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Origin
loosen
English
-en
English
-en
Middle English (1100-1500)
-enen
Middle English (1100-1500)
loose
English
lauss
Old Norse
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Ease
Relax
Untighten
Loosen
Slacken
Undo
Unfasten
Liberate
Release
Loose
Unscrew
Set Free
Put Out
Antonyms
Tighten
Knot
Related
Soften
Lighten
Tighten
Stiffen
Toughen
Straighten
Remove
Lift
Fasten
Weaken
Moisten
Lubricate
Break
Stretch
Retighten
Overtighten
Refasten
Thicken
Tear
Pull
Release
Stabilize
Dislodge
Bend
Shake
Squeeze
Grip
Clamp
Widen
Twist
Push
Hold
Detach
Harden
Dissolve
Clean
Crush
Untie
Strengthen
Seal
Eliminate
Rub
Cut
Crack
Wrap
Slide
Untwist
Compress
Roughen
Slip
Unwind
Dampen
Expel
Sharpen
Wash
Move
Rebalance
Break Up
Roll Back
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