Definition of Loosening

1. Noun. An occurrence of control or strength weakening. "The slackening of the wind"

Exact synonyms: Relaxation, Slackening
Generic synonyms: Weakening
Specialized synonyms: Thaw
Derivative terms: Loosen, Loosen, Relax, Relax, Slacken

2. Noun. The act of making something less tight.
Exact synonyms: Laxation
Specialized synonyms: Undoing, Unfastening, Untying
Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Alteration, Modification
Derivative terms: Loosen, Loosen, Loosen
Antonyms: Tightening

Definition of Loosening

1. Verb. (present participle of loosen) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Loosening

1. loosen [v] - See also: loosen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loosening

loosehead
looseheads
looseleaf
loosely
loosely knit
loosen
loosen the apron strings
loosen the purse strings
loosen up
loosened
loosener
looseners
looseness
looseness of the bowels
loosenesses
loosening (current term)
loosens
looser
looses
loosest
loosestrife
loosestrife family
loosestrifes
looseth
loosey
loosey-goosey
loosey goosey
loosie

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