loosening
- n an occurrence of control or strength weakening
the loosening of his grip - n the act of making something less tight
- v make loose or looser
- v make less severe or strict
- v become less severe or strict
- v disentangle and raise the fibers of
- v cause to become loose
- v make less dense
- v become loose or looser or less tight
loosestrife
- n any of numerous herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lythrum
- n any of various herbs and subshrubs of the genus Lysimachia
loosestrife family
- n herbs and shrubs and small trees with pink or purple flowers
loot
- n goods or money obtained illegally
- n informal terms for money
- v take illegally; of intellectual property
- v steal goods; take as spoils
During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners