Loose Synonyms and Antonyms

lo͝os
Movable
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. free
  2. unattached
  3. unconfined
  4. open
  5. wobbly
  6. unrestrained
To set at liberty
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. free
  2. liberate
  3. release
  4. discharge
  5. emancipate
  6. absolve
  7. disengage
  8. disentangle
  9. unleash
  10. manumit
  11. loosen
  12. pay
  13. relax
  14. spring
  15. unbridle
  16. remit
  17. slacken
  18. surge
  19. unloose
  20. unmuzzle
  21. unloosen
  22. let-loose
  23. untether
  24. untruss
To free from ties or fasteners
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. loosen
  2. disengage
  3. slip
  4. unbind
  5. unclasp
  6. undo
  7. unfasten
  8. unloose
  9. unloosen
  10. untie
  11. unhandcuff
  12. relax
  13. unmanacle
  14. unpen
To launch with great force
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fire
  2. hurtle
  3. project
  4. propel
  5. shoot
To reduce in tension, pressure, or rigidity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ease
  2. let up
  3. loosen
  4. relax
  5. slack
  6. slacken
  7. untighten
Antonyms:
  1. stiffen
  2. confine
Not officially recognized or controlled
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. informal
Not affixed
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. unaffixed
Without restraint
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. free

Words Related to Loose

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Loose Sentence Examples

  • Like a bird let loose, his horse leaped forward.

  • Fortunately, the curls were now loose waves.

  • Shall I loose them or not?

  • Rocks kicked loose fell in silence until ricocheting and bouncing far below.

  • His chest was warm against her ear, and she drew loose shapes against his skin, beyond intrigued by the smoothness.

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