Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Loosen.
How to pronounce loosen:
US
Loosen - as a verb
Make loose or looser
Example: "Loosen the tension on a rope"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loose5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stiffen13Make less severe or strict
Example: "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relax12Become less severe or strict
Example: "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relax12Disentangle and raise the fibers of
Example: "Tease wool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tease5tease apartExample Sentences
"Please loosen the screws before removing the lid."
"You can use a wrench to loosen the bolt."
"My shoes are too tight. I need to loosen the laces."
"The massage therapist used various techniques to loosen my tight muscles."
"The carpenter had to loosen the nails before disassembling the cabinet."
Word Game Points
Is LOOSEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loosen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LOOSEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LOOSEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loosen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLOOSEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LOOSEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loosen is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOOSEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
