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Unloose

To make loose; to loosen; to set free.

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Broader term 6

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unbrace 76% connected

To free from tension; to relax; to loose; as, to unbrace a drum; to unbrace the nerves.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unlace 76% connected

To loose by undoing a lacing; as, to unlace a shoe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Untie 76% connected

To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of; as, to untie a knot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 5

Bail 76% connected

A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Parole 76% connected

A word; an oral utterance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Run 76% connected

of Run

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unchain 76% connected

To free from chains or slavery; to let loose.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unspell 76% connected

To break the power of (a spell); to release (a person) from the influence of a spell; to disenchant.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Free 92% connected

Exempt from subjection to the will of others; not under restraint, control, or compulsion; able to follow one's own impulses, desires, or inclination…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Liberate 92% connected

To release from restraint or bondage; to set at liberty; to free; to manumit; to disengage; as, to liberate a slave or prisoner; to liberate the mind…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Loose 92% connected

Unbound; untied; unsewed; not attached, fastened, fixed, or confined; as, the loose sheets of a book.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Release 92% connected

To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Unloosen 92% connected

To loosen; to unloose.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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