Definitions

let loose

[let loos] / ˈlɛt ˈlus /

VERB

caper

Synonyms

STRONG

bounce bound dance frisk gambol hop jump leap play rollick romp skip spring

WEAK

blow the lid off cut capers cut loose go on a tear horse around kick up one's heels raise hell whoop it up

VERB

celebrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

honor laud observe perform praise proclaim revere

STRONG

bless carouse commend consecrate dedicate eulogize exalt extol feast fete glorify hallow jubilate keep lionize memorialize party publicize rejoice revel ritualize signalize solemnize

WEAK

beat the drum blow off steam ceremonialize drink to have a ball kick up one's heels live it up make merry make whoopee mark with a red letter paint the town red raise hell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame denounce reproach

STRONG

be sad castigate condemn criticize debase deny disapprove humiliate refuse

WEAK

disregard forget ignore neglect overlook

VERB

free

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquit clear discharge dismiss extricate pardon parole release relieve rescue save

STRONG

absolve bail deliver demobilize disengage emancipate enfranchise loose loosen manumit ransom redeem reprieve spring unbind unchain undo unleash untie

WEAK

bail out cut loose disenthrall disimprison let off let off the hook let out put on the street set free turn loose turn out uncage unfetter unfix

Antonyms

STRONGEST

employ engage hire hold injure keep maintain

STRONG

bind fasten imprison restrain

WEAK

compel confine enslave incarcerate limit suppress

VERB

frolic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cavort gambol

STRONG

caper carouse frisk lark play prance revel riot rollick romp sport spree

WEAK

cut capers cut loose fool around go on a tear kick up one's heels let go raise hell whoop it up

VERB

have a ball

Synonyms

WEAK

beat the drum cut loose enjoy feast get down get it on go to town jubilate kick up one's heels let off steam live it up make merry paint the town red party raise hell raise the roof rejoice revel revere

VERB

liberate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emancipate free rescue save

STRONG

deliver detach discharge disembarrass loose loosen manumit redeem release unbind unchain unhook

WEAK

bail one out free up get out from under let out save one's neck set free unshackle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold incarcerate

STRONG

detain imprison keep

WEAK

hold back limit prevent restrain

VERB

manumit

Synonyms

STRONG

absolve acquit bail clear deliver demobilize discharge disengage dismiss emancipate enfranchise extricate liberate loose loosen pardon parole ransom redeem release relieve reprieve rescue save spring unbind unchain undo unleash untie

WEAK

bail out cut loose disenthrall disimprison let off let off the hook let out put on the street set free turn loose turn out uncage unfetter unfix

Antonyms

STRONG

bind blame condemn convict damn detain employ engage fasten harm hire hold hurt imprison injure keep limit maintain punish restrain sentence

VERB

play

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dance

STRONG

caper carouse cavort clown dally disport divert frisk frolic gambol joke jump kibitz recreate rejoice revel romp skip sport toy trifle

WEAK

amuse oneself be life of party carry on cut capers cut up entertain oneself fool around go on a spree horse around idle away kick up heels let go let one's hair down make merry mess around show off

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad

WEAK

work

VERB

revel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bask rejoice

STRONG

carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate relish riot roister roll rollick savor thrive wallow

WEAK

blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick up heels kid around lap up let go live it up make merry paint the town run around step out whoop it up

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad disappoint dislike distress hate

VERB

roister

Synonyms

STRONG

bask carouse crow delight enjoy frolic gloat indulge lark luxuriate rejoice relish riot roll rollick savor thrive wallow

WEAK

blow off steam carry on cut loose fool around go on a spree kick over the traces kick up heels kick up one's heels kid around lap up let go live it up make merry make whoopee paint the town paint the town red run around step out whoop it up

Antonyms

STRONG

be sad disappoint dislike distress hate

VERB

rollick

Synonyms

STRONG

cavort frolic play revel roughhouse

WEAK

cut loose

VERB

romp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cavort frolic gambol prance

STRONG

caper celebrate frisk lark play revel roister skip skylark sport

WEAK

cut capers cut up fool around go on the town kid around make merry rollic whoop it up

VERB

wassail

Synonyms

STRONG

applaud carouse extol feast honor jubilate party pledge revel salute

WEAK

clink glasses drink to get drunk live it up make merry raise one's glass to

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let loose

They let loose in the evenings by exploring the city, rock climbing or playing poker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026

As Floyd, David Harbour gets to show off his dance moves in the series: “It was fun to just let loose, with a fat prosthetic belly, and have a good time and dance.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026

"We saw this happen in 2019 when the invasive species regulation came in and there was a spike in animals such as raccoons and tanukis coming into us or even being let loose."

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

The road is like a ball of yarn let loose.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

let loose

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