Loose and Restricting

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Loose verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Restricting is an antonym for loose.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Restricting adjective - Restricting the scope or freedom of action.

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Loose is an antonym for restricting in confine topic.

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