Synonyms of unbend

Verb


1. straighten, unbend, change posture

usage: straighten up or out; make straight

2. unbend, unfasten

usage: unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay

3. unbend, straighten, straighten out

usage: free from flexure; "unbend a bow"

4. relax, unbend, loosen, loose

usage: make less taut; "relax the tension on the rope"

5. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down, change state, turn

usage: 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"

6. unbend, relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed

usage: release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"

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Definition and meaning of unbend (Dictionary)