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unbend
verb un·bend \-ˈbend\
: to make (something) straight or to become straight
: to stop being serious or tense
un·bent\-ˈbent\un·bend·ing
Full Definition of UNBEND
transitive verb
1
: to free from flexure : make or allow to become straight <unbend a bow>
2
: to cause (as the mind) to relax
3
a : to unfasten (as a sail) from a spar or stay b : to cast loose (as a rope) : untie
intransitive verb
1
: to relax one's severity, stiffness, or austerity
2
: to cease to be bent : become straight
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First Known Use of UNBEND
13th century
Rhymes with UNBEND
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