unloosen

un·loos·en

verb \-ˈlü-s^ən\

Definition of UNLOOSEN

transitive verb

: unloose

Examples of UNLOOSEN

1. <a relaxing bath unloosened all the mental and physical tension that had been building throughout the day>

First Known Use of UNLOOSEN

15th century

Related to UNLOOSEN

Synonyms: loose, loosen, uncork, unleash, unlock, unloose, release

Antonyms: bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, govern, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, smother, tame

Related Words: discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter, unmoor, unshackle; air, express, take out, vent

Near Antonyms: handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel; bind, confine, enchain, fetter; halter, hamper

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