untighten

/ʌnˈtaɪtn/; /ˈʌntaɪtn/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something looser or less tight

“She had to untighten the screws before replacing the old parts.”

2. verb

to reduce the intensity or pressure of something

“The doctor instructed her to untighten her grip on the object.”

3. verb

to make something less severe or less strict

“The government decided to untighten its economic policies.”

Synonyms

  • loosen
  • relax

Antonyms

  • strengthen
  • tighten