Synonyms of loosen up

Verb


1. unstuff, loosen up, free, disengage

usage: cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!"

2. relax, loosen up, act, behave, do

usage: become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"

3. limber up, warm up, loosen up, exercise, work out

usage: make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity

4. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down, change state, turn

usage: become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"

5. relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed, affect

usage: cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"

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