loosen synonyms

loosen

v.

  1. To make loose

    extricate, release, unfix; see free 1.

  2. To become loose

    relax, slacken, work loose, work free, go slack, break up, let go, become unfastened, become undone, become unstuck*.

    Antonyms tighten*, tighten up, become rigid.

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