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1. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] make loose or looser.

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

2. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] cause to become loose.

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

3. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] become less severe or strict.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

4. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] become loose or looser or less tight.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

5. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] make less dense.

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

6. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] disentangle and raise the fibers of.

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)

7. loosen

verb. ['ˈluːsən'] make less severe or strict.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • loosen (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • loose (English)
  • lauss (Old Norse)
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