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LOOSEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Loosen.

How to pronounce loosen:

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Loosen - as a verb

Make loose or looser

Example: "Loosen the tension on a rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stiffen

Make less severe or strict

Example: "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relax

Become less severe or strict

Example: "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relax

Disentangle and raise the fibers of

Example: "Tease wool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teasetease apart

Cause to become loose

Example: "Undo the shoelace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undountie

Make less dense

Example: "Loosen the soil"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become loose or looser or less tight

Example: "The noose loosened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
looserelax
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stiffen

Example Sentences

"Please loosen the screws before removing the lid."
"You can use a wrench to loosen the bolt."
"My shoes are too tight. I need to loosen the laces."
"The massage therapist used various techniques to loosen my tight muscles."
"The carpenter had to loosen the nails before disassembling the cabinet."
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Word Game Points

Is LOOSEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loosen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOSEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LOOSEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loosen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOOSEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is LOOSEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loosen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOOSEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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