unbend
/ʌnˈbɛnd/
verb
- To straighten something that is bent or curved.
- She unbent the wire hanger to use it for a craft project.
- He tried to unbend the paperclip but it broke.
- After sitting for hours, he unbent his legs and stretched.
- To relax and become less formal or strict in manner.
- The stern teacher finally unbent and told a joke.
- It took a while for him to unbend and enjoy the vacation.
- At the party, the CEO unbent and chatted casually with the staff.
- To become straight after being bent (used of objects or body parts).
- The metal rod unbent slowly under the heat.
- Her fingers unbent as the stiffness faded.
- The tree branch unbent after the weight was removed.
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