Synonyms of straighten

Verb


1. straighten, unbend, change posture

usage: straighten up or out; make straight

2. straighten, straighten out, change, alter, modify

usage: make straight

3. straighten, change posture

usage: get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered"

4. tidy, tidy up, clean up, neaten, straighten, straighten out, square away, order

usage: put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"

5. roll out, straighten, unwind, disentangle

usage: straighten by unrolling; "roll out the big map"

6. straighten, arrange, set up

usage: make straight or straighter; "Straighten this post"; "straighten hair"

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Definition and meaning of straighten (Dictionary)