Definitions

loosen

[loo-suhn] / ˈlu sən /

VERB

unbind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alleviate break up ease loose relax slacken undo unlock unscrew untie

STRONG

deliver detach discharge disconnect disengage disjoin emancipate extricate free liberate manumit mitigate release separate unbar unbolt unbuckle unbutton unchain unclasp unfasten unhitch unhook unlace unlash unleash unloose unpin unstrap

WEAK

become unfastened disenthrall ease off lax let go let out unfix unlatch unsnap unstick untighten work free work loose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase tighten

STRONG

attach button combine confine connect couple detain engage fasten hitch hold hook imprison incarcerate join keep limit link restrain unite

Example Sentences

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Loosen the sauce with some of the noodle cooking water, if needed.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2022

Loosen the wire cage and untwist, but be absolutely sure to leave the cage on the bottle.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2021

Loosen regulations to allow for tiny homes and tiny-home communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2019

For a course of foie gras and guinea hen terrine, Josh MacGregor of DB Bistro Moderne picked two Mosel rieslings from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, a 2015 Dr. Loosen spätlese and a 2007 J.J.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2017

“The king of preparation can’t prepare. I bet that is terrifying for you. Loosen up.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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