unbend (ʌnˈbɛnd
)
Definitions
verb
- to release or be released from the restraints of formality and ceremony
- informal to relax (the mind) or (of the mind) to become relaxed
- to become or be made straightened out from an originally bent shape or position
- (tr) nautical
- to remove (a sail) from a stay, mast, yard, etc
- to untie (a rope, etc) or cast (a cable) loose
Alternative Forms
unˈbendable adjective
Synonyms
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relax,
loosen up,
lighten up,
unwind,
chill out,
let up,
take it easy,
slacken,
cool it,
unbutton,
ease up,
let it all hang out let yourself go become informal
