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View usage for: (ʌnbend) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense unbends, present participle unbending, past tense, past participle unbentverbIf someone unbends, their attitude becomes less strict than it was. In her dying days the old Queen unbent a little. [VERB] Synonyms: relax, loosen up, lighten up [slang], unwind More Synonyms of unbend More Synonyms of unbend unbend in British English (ʌnˈbɛnd) verbWord forms: -bends, -bending or -bent1. to release or be released from the restraints of formality and ceremony 2. informal to relax (the mind) or (of the mind) to become relaxed 3. to become or be made straightened out from an originally bent shape or position 4. (transitive) nauticala. to remove (a sail) from a stay, mast, yard, etc b. to untie (a rope, etc) or cast (a cable) loose Derived forms unbendable (unˈbendable) adjective unbend in American English (ʌnˈbɛnd) verb transitiveWord forms: unˈbent or unˈbended, unˈbending1. to release (a bow, etc.) from strain or tension 2. to relax (the mind) from strain or effort 3. to straighten (something bent or crooked) 4. Nauticala. to loosen or unfasten (a rope, sail, etc.) verb intransitive5. to become straight or less bent 6. to become free from constraint, stiffness, or severity; relax and be less formal, more natural, etc. Word origin ME unbenden: see un- & bend 1Examples of 'unbend' in a sentenceunbend Kemp turned the conversation by admiring Castleton House itself, a move which caused Paula Warrender to unbend a little.At this point they were dismissed, though Bayldon did unbend enough to see them to the front door.Mama stiffened on the way over so I had to unbend her gentle getting her out of the cab. Definition to become less strict or more informal in one's attitudes or behaviour In her dying days, the old Queen unbent a little. Synonyms lighten up (slang) take it easy cool it (slang) unbutton (informal) ease up let it all hang out (slang) let yourself go become informal Joy unbent slowly and eased her spine. Synonyms straighten uncoil uncurl put straight Additional synonymsTake it easy, man - you need to chill out. Synonyms relax, take it easy, loosen up, lighten up (slang), hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), outspan (South Africa) Definition to diminish or stop The rain had let up. Synonyms stop, diminish, decrease, subside, relax, ease (up), moderate, lessen, abate, slackenDefinition to make or become less strict Relax, smile; loosen up in mind and body. Synonyms relax, chill (slang), soften, unwind, go easy (informal), lighten up (slang), hang loose (slang), outspan (South Africa), ease up or off - unbelievable
- unbeliever
- unbelieving
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- unbiased
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Additional synonymsDefinition to make or become looser Her grip slackened on his arm. Synonyms loosen, release, relax, weaken, lessen, become looser Definition to relax after a busy or tense time It helps them to unwind after a busy day at work. Synonyms relax, wind down, take it easy, slow down, sit back, calm down, take a break, loosen up, quieten down, let yourself go, mellow out (informal), make yourself at home, outspan (South Africa) Definition to slacken, undo, or unravel One of them unwound a length of rope from around his waist. Synonyms unravel, undo, uncoil, slacken, disentangle, unroll, unreel, untwist, untwine |