to let loose

Examples

• All

• As it was no longer necessary to hold her tongue, Amy let loose.

  Fiction book (1999)

• With a deep breath, she switched on her amp and let loose with the best she had.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The people let loose with a mighty shout.

  Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus (2015)

• Every so often, he let loose a complaining belch.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Then, when you have him, let loose with a big ol' hound dog howl.

  The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)

• By way of answer, the fellow who'd shot at him let loose with an unmistakable rebel yell.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Dorian/Mask throws his head back and lets loose a deep booming laugh.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Suddenly, Lillie let loose a blood-curdling scream, and everybody at the tables turned around and looked at us.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Granny Bones cupped her plump hands to her mouth and let loose a long, eerie, yodeling cry.

  Fiction book (1994)

• At the concert, the crowd let loose with a loud cheer when the band appeared on stage.

Synonyms

U

to unleash

vsto let loose

201 4.3

To suddenly let a strong feeling, power, or animal go free

is about making a sudden audible utterance rather than releasing power or force generally

E

to explode

vsto let loose

187 3.5

To suddenly show a strong feeling, often anger

is broader, covering any sudden audible expression, not only intense emotions

C

to cry out

vsto let loose

108 1.8

Shout loudly to show a strong feeling, for example when surprised or hurt

is broader, meaning any sudden or free audible expression not only reactionary cries

U

to utter

vsto let loose

107 2.9

To say something aloud

adds the idea of sudden or freely released audible expression rather than general speech

E

to emit

vsto let loose

91 4.4

Send out light, heat, sound or gas

is specifically about audible utterance, not general physical emissions

E

to exclaim

vsto let loose

81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is about making a sudden sound or exclamation more generally

L

to let out

vsto let loose

50 3.1

Make a sound like a laugh, cry, or sigh

is more about making a deliberate or sudden audible utterance rather than involuntary sounds

B

to blurt out

vsto let loose

• Informal

42 3.9

Say something suddenly without thinking

is similar but can be a free audible sound, not only impulsive speech

P

to pour out

vsto let loose

• Informal

33 3.9

To tell someone your feelings and thoughts freely

is more about producing a sudden audible exclamation rather than extended free expression

S

to spit out

vsto let loose

• Informal

15 4.4

To say words quickly and angrily to show dislike

is less about anger and more about making a sudden audible utterance

S

to shout out

vsto let loose

13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is more general, covering sudden audible exclamations beyond attention calls

B

to burst out

vsto let loose

9 3.3

Suddenly say something or make a loud sound

is more generally about making a sudden audible utterance rather than only emotion

P

to pipe up

vsto let loose

• Informal

6 5.9

To start speaking suddenly, often loudly or in a high voice

is broader, covering any free or sudden audible expression, not only shrill voices

L

to let fly

vsto let loose

3 5.8

Send something suddenly and forcefully, like a rock or angry words

is more focused on producing a sudden audible sound rather than sending objects or words forcefully

E

to ejaculate

vsto let loose

2 8.7

To say something suddenly and loudly because of surprise or strong feeling

is similar but covers sudden audible sounds beyond brief loud remarks

P

to pop off

vsto let loose

• Informal

1 8.1

To suddenly say something angry without warning

focuses more on producing a sudden audible sound rather than anger specifically

G

to give vent

vsto let loose

1 6.5

To express strong feelings such as anger or sadness

is narrower in sound, focusing on audible release rather than broad emotional release

B

to blurp

vsto let loose

• Informal

1 9.5

To make a short silly sound suddenly

is more about intentional or clearly expressive sudden audible sounds rather than accidental noises

Antonyms

S

to suppress

176 4.8

To stop public protest by force or by people in power

S

to silence

169 3.5

To stop someone from speaking or making noise

How Loud

to scream

∞ 1.0

to shout

644 1.0

to let loose

6 3.9

to call out

152 3.5

to murmur

11 4.2

to whisper

586 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology