Made something less tight, strict, or firmly held; released tension or control over something.
From 'loose,' which comes from Old Norse 'lauss' meaning unbound or free. The -en suffix is a verb-forming suffix, and -ed marks past tense.
The word 'loosened' appears constantly in historical narratives about social progress—'loosened restrictions,' 'loosened standards,' 'loosened grip.' It's the language of liberation and change throughout history!
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