Loosen and Trap

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Loosen verb - To make less taut.

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Trap is an antonym for loosen.

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

Trap verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand

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Loosen is an antonym for trap.

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

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