un·loos·en

[uhn-loo-suhn]
verb (used with object)
to unloose; loosen.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English unlosnen; see un-2, loosen

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unloose or unloosen (ʌnˈluːs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to set free; release
2.  to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc)
3.  to unfasten or untie
 
unloosen or unloosen
 
vb

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