Loosen and Settle down

Opposite meaning terms

Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Settle down is an antonym for loosen.

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

Settle down verb - To become still and orderly.

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Loosen is an antonym for settle down.

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