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Unbend

Unbend Meaning & Definition
Unbend Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Unbend?

[v] release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"
[v] become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
[v] make less tight; "relax the tension on the rope"
[v] free from flexure, as of a bow
[v] unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay
[v] straighten up or out; make straight

Synonyms | Synonyms for Unbend: decompress | relax | slow down | straighten

Related Terms | Find terms related to Unbend:

See Also | change posture | change state | loose | loosen | loosen up | make relaxed | relax | sit back | straighten | straighten out | take it easy | turn | unbrace | unfasten | unlax | unstrain | unwind | vege out | vegetate

Unbend In Webster's Dictionary

\Un*bend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Unbent}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Unbending}.] [1st pref. un- + bend.] 1. To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen; as, to unbend a bow. 2. A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care. You do unbend your noble strength. --Shak. 3. (Naut.) (a) To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use. (b) To cast loose or untie, as a rope.
\Un*bend"\, v. i. 1. To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed. 2. To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like; hence, to indulge in mirth or amusement.

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