Top synonyms for “unbend”: decompress, loosen up, relax, slow down, straighten, unwind.
Definitions
- (verb)release from mental strain, tension, or formality“unbend the mind from absorbing too much information”
- (verb)become less tense, rest, or take one's ease“He relaxed in the hot tub”
- (verb)make less taut“relax the tension on the rope”
- (verb)free from flexure“unbend a bow”
- (verb)unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay
- (verb)straighten up or out; make straight
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "unbend"?
Common synonyms for "unbend" include decompress, loosen up, relax, slow down, straighten, unwind. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "unbend"?
Antonyms for "unbend" include bend. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "unbend" mean?
release from mental strain, tension, or formality Example: "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"
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