Loosen and Pleating

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Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Pleating is an antonym for loosen.

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

Pleating noun - The act of folding in parallel folds.

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Loosen is an antonym for pleating in lay in creases topic.

Nearby Words: pleated, pleat

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