Definition of Loosen

1. Verb. Make loose or looser. "Loosen the tension on a rope"

Exact synonyms: Loose
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Causes: Loose, Relax
Specialized synonyms: Relax, Unbend, Remit, Slacken, Slack, Unscrew, Unscrew
Derivative terms: Loosening, Loosening
Antonyms: Stiffen

2. Verb. Make less severe or strict. "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"
Exact synonyms: Relax
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Related verbs: Relax
Derivative terms: Relaxation

3. Verb. Become less severe or strict. "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"
Exact synonyms: Relax
Generic synonyms: Change
Related verbs: Relax
Derivative terms: Relaxation

4. Verb. Disentangle and raise the fibers of. "Tease wool"
Exact synonyms: Tease, Tease Apart
Generic synonyms: Disentangle, Straighten Out, Unsnarl
Derivative terms: Teaser, Teaser

5. Verb. Cause to become loose. "Loosen the necktie"
Exact synonyms: Undo, Untie
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Loosening, Undoer, Undoing, Untier, Untying

6. Verb. Make less dense. "Loosen the soil"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Scarify, Fluff, Ruffle

7. Verb. Become loose or looser or less tight. "The rope relaxed"
Exact synonyms: Loose, Relax
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Derivative terms: Loosening, Loosening, Relaxation
Antonyms: Stiffen

Definition of Loosen

1. v. t. To make loose; to free from tightness, tension, firmness, or fixedness; to make less dense or compact; as, to loosen a string, or a knot; to loosen a rock in the earth.

2. v. i. To become loose; to become less tight, firm, or compact.

Definition of Loosen

1. to make looser [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: looser

Medical Definition of Loosen

1. 1. To make loose; to free from tightness, tension, firmness, or fixedness; to make less dense or compact; as, to loosen a string, or a knot; to loosen a rock in the earth. "After a year's rooting, then shaking doth the tree good by loosening of the earth." (Bacon) 2. To free from restraint; to set at liberty. "It loosens his hands, and assists his understanding." (Dryden) 3. To remove costiveness from; to facilitate or increase the alvine discharges of. Origin: See Loose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loosen

loor
loord
loords
Loos
loose
loose
loose-fitting
loose-jointed
loose-jowled
loose-leaf lettuce
loosed
looseleaf
loosely
loosely knit
loosen (current term)
loosen (current term)
loosened
loosener
looseners
looseness
loosenesses
looseness of the bowels
loosening
loosening of association
loosening of associations
loosens
loosen up
looser
Looser's lines
Looser's zones

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