unloosen
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un·loos·en
(ŭn-lo͞o′sən)tr.v. un·loos·ened, un·loos·en·ing, un·loos·ens
To unloose.
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un•loos•en
(ʌnˈlu sən)v.t.
to unloose; loosen.
[1400–50]
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unloosen
Past participle: unloosened
Gerund: unloosening
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Verb | 1. | unloosen - grant freedom to; free from confinement unspell - release from a spell unchain - make free bail - release after a security has been paid run - set animals loose to graze bail out - free on bail parole - release a criminal from detention and place him on parole; "The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison" |
2. | unloosen - loosen the ties of; "unloose your sneakers" |
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