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Meaning of loosening in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    loosening

    Definitions

    1. an occurrence of control or strength weakening

    Examples

    • « the relaxation of requirements »
    • « the loosening of his grip »
    • « the slackening of the wind »

    Derived terms

    • loose
    • loosen
    • relax
    • remit
    • slack
    • slacken
    • slack up
  2. 2. the act of making something less tight

    Antonyms

    • tightening

    Derived terms

    • loose
    • loosen
    • relax
    • undo
    • untie

Browse dictionary

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