adj.
Function: verb
1
Synonyms: FREE , discharge, disenthrall, emancipate, liberate, loosen, manumit, release, unbind, unchain
2
Synonyms: TAKE OUT (on), release, unleash, vent
3 to set free from a fastened or fixed condition FF1C; loose a knot FF1E;
Synonyms: disengage, unbind, undo, unfasten, unfix, unloose, unloosen
Related Words: unbandage, unbar, unbolt, unbuckle, unbutton, unchain, unclasp, unglue, unhitch, unhook, unlace, unlash, unlatch, unlock, unpin, unscrew, unsnap, unstick, unstrap, untie
Contrasted Words: bind, engage, fasten, fix, secure
4
Synonyms: SHOOT 1, discharge, fire
5 to make less rigid or tight FF1C; exercise loosed his muscles FF1E;
Synonyms: ease, ease off, lax, loosen, relax, slack, slacken, untighten
Related Words: abate, alleviate, bate, lessen, let up, mitigate
Contrasted Words: anchor, cement, clamp, clinch, fasten, knit, secure, set, tauten
Antonyms: tighten