Meaning & use
loosen
To make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to release from constraint.
See it in a sentence
He loosened his tie after the long, hot ceremony finally ended.
A warm bath can loosen tight muscles after a hard workout.
A note on using this word
Loosen can describe physical objects, like a knot, or figurative things, like restrictions or rules.
Words with a similar meaning
slackenrelax
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