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Meaning of loosens
The primary meaning of the word "loosens" is to make something less tight or less firm.
Etymology of loosens
The word "loosens" originates from the Old English word "lÅsian", which means "to release" or "to set free"
It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "lusiz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "loose"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to release" or "to set free", and later developing additional meanings such as "to make less tight" or "to reduce the severity of"
Synonyms
relaxes
untightens
loosens up
releases
frees
unleashes
unfastens
unbinds
unties
unlooses
opens
unclamps
unfurls
unfolds
uncoils
unwinds
uncurls
straightens
eases
mitigates
alleviates
moderates
softens
calms
soothes
quiets
stills
pacifies
tranquilizes
lightens
reduces
diminishes
lessens
decreases
slackens
weakens
enfeebles
debilitates
relax
unbends
unstrings
unmans
disengages
disconnects
detaches
Definitions
- To make something less tight or less firm
- * To reduce the severity or intensity of something
- * To free something from constraint or restriction
Usage Examples
- The nurse loosens the bandage to examine the wound
- * The new policy loosens the restrictions on international trade
- * The warm water loosens the stiff muscles in her back
Antonyms
tightens
strengthens
intensifies
increases
enhances
amplifies
augments
reinforces
fortifies
secures
fastens
binds
ties
clasps
clenches
grips
grasps
squeezes
constricts
narrows
reduces
diminishes
lessens
decreases
stiffens
hardens
solidifies
rigidifies
toughens