Loosen and Tensing

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Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Tensing is an antonym for loosen.

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

Definitions of Loosen not found.

Loosen is an antonym for tensing in topics: constrict, inhibit, make or become harder.

Nearby Words: tense, tensed, tension, tenser

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