VERB: "to open or loose by releasing a fastening" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to open or loose by releasing a fastening" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. deprive of certain characteristics
2. remove the outer cover or wrapping of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RELEASING (adjective)
1. emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
FASTENING (noun)
1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
2. the act of fastening things together

Hint 3: Anagram

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