loosen
[ loo-suhn ]
/ ˈlu sən /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to become loose or looser (sometimes followed by up): His hold loosened. Your shoes will loosen up with wear.
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loosen
/ (ˈluːsən) /
verb
to make or become less tight, fixed, etc
(often foll by up) to make or become less firm, compact, or rigid
(tr) to untie
(tr) to let loose; set free
(often foll by up) to make or become less strict, severe, etc
(tr) to rid or relieve (the bowels) of constipation
Derived forms of loosen
loosener, nounWord Origin for loosen
C14: from loose
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