unloose
to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.).
to let loose or set free; free from restraint.
to undo or untie (a fastening, knot, etc.); unfasten.
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How to use unloose in a sentence
They snatched at it eagerly; then dropped the pencil to unloose the left hand from its restraining grasp.
Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) | VariousHe tried to unloose the fatal robe, but it clung to his skin, and he tore off part of his flesh in trying to set himself free.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome | Emilie Kip BakerHe held something which flashed in his right hand, and he stooped at the threshold to unloose the black hound.
The White Company | Arthur Conan DoyleNot yet, however, was the astute Virginia Republican triumvirate ready to unloose the lightnings of Virginia's wrath.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4 | Albert J. BeveridgeBut Victor had calculated to unloose Vincente's tongue for his private service.
Gabriel Conroy | Bert Harte
British Dictionary definitions for unloose
unloosen
/ (ʌnˈluːs) /
to set free; release
to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc)
to unfasten or untie
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