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Meaning of loosening
The primary meaning of the word "loosening" is to make something less tight or less severe.
Etymology of loosening
The word "loosening" originates from the Old English word "lÅsian", which means to release or set free
It is also related to the Proto-Germanic word "lusiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "leu-", which means to release or separate
Historically, the word "loosening" has been used to describe the act of releasing or freeing something or someone from a constraint or a tight spot
Synonyms
relaxing
easing
loosening
freeing
releasing
unraveling
untying
unwinding
unfastening
disconnecting
detaching
separating
parting
dividing
splitting
fragmenting
dispersing
scattering
weakening
mitigating
alleviating
moderating
softening
calming
soothing
quieting
stilling
pacifying
tranquilizing
appeasing
gentle
easing off
Definitions
- The act of making something less tight or less severe
- * The process of becoming less tight or less severe
- * To release or remove something that is holding or constraining
Usage Examples
- The nurse helped the patient with loosening the bandage to promote healing
- * The government is loosening its grip on the economy to encourage growth
- * The teacher tried to loosen the atmosphere in the classroom by telling a joke
Antonyms
tightening
strengthening
intensifying
increasing
enhancing
reinforcing
fortifying
solidifying
hardening
stiffening
rigidifying
constricting
restricting
limiting
constraining
binding
fastening
securing
tightening up