loosen

unscrew

Remove by turning

• unboltSlide a bar open
• unlatchDisengage a fastener
• unhookRelease from a curved fastener

unclasp · unstrap · unpin · detach · unbuckle · untie · undo · unwrap · unlace · unzip

free

Without payment or restriction

• unleashTo release from restraint
• unshackleRemove bonds from
• unchainRemove restraining links

emancipate · disenthrall · unbridle · unfetter · release · set free · uncage · unburden · disengage · extricate

dilute

Reduce by adding solvent

• thinSmall in diameter
• water downWeaken by adding liquid
• reduceMake smaller in degree

diminish · lessen · soften · relax · ease · moderate · slacken · temper · mitigate · erode

slacken

Become less taut

• slackAbsence of tautness
• easeLack of strain
• giveTo transfer possession

relax · let out · yield · extend · widen · expand · stretch · lengthen · enlarge · open

unwind

Release accumulated tension

• de-stressReduce mental tension
• decompressRelease stored pressure
• chillCold sensation or relaxation

mellow · ease up · let go · release tension · calm · destress · wind down · soften · breathe · settle

stretch

Pull to extend

• warm upPrepare body for exercise
• flexTense a muscle
• mobilizeOrganize for action

supple · pliable · bendable · elastic · limber up · yoga · massage · knead · thaw

aerate

Expose to circulation

• tillRegister drawer for money
• turnRotational movement
• cultivateGrow or develop purposefully

break up · work · crumble · rake · hoe · fork · dig · mulch · compost · friable

• adjustmentsadjustment, tweaks, adjust, shifts, fixes
• disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, disengaging, detach, disconnecting
• dislodgeremove, shift, budge, detach, pry
• garment verbsdon, doff, dress, undress, wear
• unfastendetach, untie, unhook, unclip, unbolt
• unfasteningunfasten, detach, disconnect, unbuckle, unbutton