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loosen

Pronunciation: /ˈluːsən/

The English word “loosen” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make loose.
  2. To become loose.
  3. To disengage (a device that restrains).
  4. To become unfastened or undone.
  5. To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
  6. To relieve (the bowels) from constipation; to promote defecation.
  7. To create a breach or rift between (two parties).
  8. To sail away (from the shore).

Etymology

From loose + -en.

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