Apprehend and Loosen

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Apprehend verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.

Usage example: the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law

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Loosen is an antonym for apprehend.

Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Apprehend is an antonym for loosen.

Nearby Words: loose, looseness, loosely, loosening, loosener

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