Loosen Definition & Meaning
loosen
- verb
- make loose or looser; "loosen the tension on a rope"
- make less severe or strict; "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"
- become less severe or strict; "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"
- disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"
- cause to become loose; "undo the shoelace"; "untie the knot"; "loosen the necktie"
- make less dense; "loosen the soil"
- become loose or looser or less tight; "The noose loosened"; "the rope relaxed"
"Loosen" in song lyrics
See how loosen is used in real songs:
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"like Henny and juice, noose your neck and loosen"
Immortal Technique f/ Jean Grae, Pumpkinhead — The Illest -
"Executive producin' is what we want to loosen"
MURS — 18 w/a Bullet Remix -
"I got the noose around your neck and I won't loosen"
Shaquille O'Neal — Blaq Supaman
Words that rhyme with loosen
Usage tips for "loosen"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "loosen" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for loosen to find words that pair well.