 loosening |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an occurrence of control or strength weakening | |
| Synonyms: | slackening relaxation | |
| Examples: | "the relaxation of requirements": "the loosening of his grip" "the slackening of the wind" |
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| Related terms: | weakening thaw loosen slack slacken | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of making something less tight | |
| Synonyms: | laxation | |
| Related terms: | tightening alteration untying loosen | |
| Similar spelling: |
logomania lessening |
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