loosen
(verb)
verb
1. make loose or looser
- loosen the tension on a rope
Similar word(s): loose
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
2. make less severe or strict
Similar word(s): relax
Definition categories: social, alter, change, modify
3. become less severe or strict
Similar word(s): relax
Definition categories: social, change
4. disentangle and raise the fibers of
Similar word(s): tease
Definition categories: contact, disentangle, unsnarl
5. cause to become loose
- loosen the necktie
Definition categories: contact, alter, change, modify
6. make less dense
- loosen the soil
Definition categories: contact, alter, change, modify
7. become loose or looser or less tight
- The noose loosened
Definition categories: change, weaken
Sentences with loosen as a verb:
- to loosen a knot
- After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt.