Unloose

/ˌʌnˈluːs/
verb

To undo something that was tight or restricting.

Help me unloose this knot, it's too tight.
Visual representation of "unloose" - To undo something that was tight or restricting.

Often appears as...

  • unloose a knot
  • unloose restrictions
verb

To release or set free.

He unloosed the dog from its leash.
Visual representation of "unloose" - To release or set free.

Often appears as...

  • unloose a prisoner
  • unloose a pet
verb

To undo something that was tight or restricting.

Help me unloose this knot, it's too tight.
Visual representation of "unloose" - To undo something that was tight or restricting.

Often appears as...

  • unloose a knot
  • unloose restrictions
verb

To release or set free.

He unloosed the dog from its leash.
Visual representation of "unloose" - To release or set free.

Often appears as...

  • unloose a prisoner
  • unloose a pet
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Physical Actions

Often used when referring to the physical act of loosening something tight.

Illustration for Physical Actions
Could you help me unloose these shoelaces?
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Limited Figurative Use

Rarely used in a figurative sense, unlike its synonym 'loosen'.

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The author's use of humor helped unloose the tension in the room.
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Not Commonly Used

It's less common in modern English and can sound archaic; 'untie' or 'loosen' are often preferred.

Illustration for Not Commonly Used
He was struggling to unloose the ropes.
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