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loosen
To make something less tight.
loosen someone's lips
make someone talk more freely
loosen someone's tongue
make someone speak freely.
loosen the apron strings
to allow a child to act more independently
loosen the purse strings
to spend money more freely
loot
Valuable items taken during a theft.
looters
People who steal during a disaster or chaos.
lop
To cut a piece off a tree or plant.
lope
A long, bounding stride or gait.
lopsided
Uneven or not symmetrical.
loquacious
talkative and speaks a lot
lord it over
to act superior to others
Lord knows
An expression of complete uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
Lord love you
Expression of surprise or affection.
Lord of the Flies
A novel about boys stranded on an island.
Lord only knows
No one knows for sure.
Lord rest his soul
a respectful way to mention someone deceased
Lord willing and the creek don't rise
If everything goes as planned.
lordship
A title of respect for a noble person.
lore
traditional knowledge or stories passed down.
lorry
A large vehicle designed to transport goods.
lory
A type of colorful parrot.
lose
To fail to keep or maintain.
lose face
to suffer embarrassment or humiliation