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loosening
/ˈlusənɪŋ/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
the relaxation of requirements
- noun
the act of making something less tight
- verb
make loose or looser
loosen the tension on a rope
- verb
make less severe or strict
The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught
- verb
become less severe or strict
The rules relaxed after the new director arrived