unloosen

verb

un·loos·en ˌən-ˈlü-sᵊn

unloosened; unloosening; unloosens

: unloose

a relaxing bath unloosened all the mental and physical tension that had been building throughout the day

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unloosen was in the 15th century

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“Unloosen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unloosen. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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unloosen

verb

un·loos·en ˌən-ˈlüs-ᵊn

ˈən-

: unloose

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