Unloose

Unloose is a verb that means to set free, release, or untie something that was fastened or confined. It can refer to the physical act of loosening a knot or binding, or to the metaphorical release of something abstract, such as a feeling or a secret. The word is derived from the Old English term "unlesan," which means to unfasten or set free.

In a literal sense, one might unloose the ropes holding a boat to a dock, or unloose the laces of a shoe. The action implies a deliberate removal of a restraint. Figuratively, unloose can be used to describe the act of letting go of anger, or unloose one's tongue to speak freely. It suggests a liberation from a state of being held back.

The usage of "unloose" is somewhat archaic, though it still appears in literature and certain contexts. More common synonyms include "release," "loosen," "untie," or "set free." However, "unloose" carries a slightly more formal or poetic tone, often evoking a sense of deliberate action to achieve freedom or to allow something to move or act unhindered. Its opposite would be "loose" in the sense of fastening or binding something.