loosening
loosening · loosenings
The act of making something looserThe act of making something looser.
US/lˈusənɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesThe act of making something looser.
the act of making something less tight
Forms
plural: loosenings| Singular | loosening |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of making something less tight:laxation
- an occurrence of control or strength weakening:relaxationslackening
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedloosen
Derivedloosening up