loosen
verbHow to pronounce loosen:
Definition of loosen:
- loosen (verb):
- to untie
- make loose or looser.
- to release from restraint
Synonyms for loosen:
alter
change
detach
ease
let out
modify
relax
release
remit
separate
slack
slacken
unbend
unbind
undo
unloose
unscrew
unstick
untie
work free
work loose
Antonyms for loosen:
brace
contract
firm up
flex
knot
pull tight
screw up
squinch up
stiffen
straighten
strain
stretch
tauten
tense
tense up
tension
tighten
tighten up
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