Word Type

Verb

The word "loosen" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

stiffen tighten

Derived Terms

loosen one's tongue loosen someone's lips loosen someone's tongue loosen the apron strings loosen the purse strings loosen up loosenable loosener overloosen reloosen

Derived From

loose

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change disentangle modify straighten out unsnarl weaken

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

unglue

Manner Of

change weaken

Related Terms

loose lose unloosen

Related Terms

alvine costiveness discharge loose lose unloosen

Similar Terms

relax

Synonym Network

relax tease untie

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