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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He loosens his tie, settling in with a drink.

From Literature

There have also been reports that Beijing is loosening restrictions on China’s home builders, raising hopes of increased demand for copper.

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, the employment expectations index pointed to a loosening labor market, which could contribute to slowing wage growth ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

I loosen my grip on Boo, and she curls up against me.

From Literature

The agency also loosened its limit on production rates, allowing the company to boost output of the 737 MAX to 42 jets a month.

From The Wall Street Journal

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