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Present participle for to loosen or slacken the tension of
“Lottie stopped for a few minutes, then started trying to loosen the cords around her legs.”
Present participle for to unfasten something tied, fastened, or fixed in place
“Still being rolled in the grass, he tried to loosen his belt so that he might take his pants off, but the buckle wouldn't budge.”
Present participle for to relax or reduce the strictness or intensity of
“I respectfully asked if he could loosen his demands a little because the project was falling behind schedule.”
Present participle for to become physically relaxed or less tense
“He saw her shoulders loosen and her frown disappear.”
Present participle for to release from captivity
“It descends to loosen him from his chains, to pull him out of his darkness, and finally expose him to the light of grace.”
Present participle for to break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
Present participle for unclog
Present participle for to apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement
Present participle for to gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid
Present participle for to remove controls or regulations on
Present participle for to remove, especially a stain
The action or process of disconnecting or dismembering from a structure or body
A loss, or the reduction, of tension or tightness
The action or process of releasing or being released
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