I. verb
Synonyms: loose 5, ease, ease off, loosen, relax, slack, slacken, untighten
II. adjective
1.
Synonyms: loose 1, relaxed, slack
Contrasted words: firm, hard, solid; elastic, resilient, springy
Antonyms: rigid
2.
Synonyms: negligent , behindhand, careless, delinquent, derelict, disregardful, neglectful, regardless, remiss, slack
Related Word: forgetful, oblivious, unmindful
Contrasted words: austere, severe, stern; rigid, rigorous; conscientious, honest, scrupulous, upright
Antonyms: strict, stringent