unbend (redirected from unbends)

un·bend  (n-bnd)

v. un·bent (-bnt), un·bend·ing, un·bends

v.tr.

1. To release from mental tension, strain, or formality; relax.

2. To release (a bow, for example) from flexure or tension.

3. Nautical To untie or loosen (a rope or sail).

4. To straighten (something crooked or bent): unbend a paper clip.

v.intr.

1. To become less tense; relax.

2. To become less strict.

3. To become straight.

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un·benda·ble adj.

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unbend

Verb

[-bending, -bent] to become less strict or more informal in one's attitudes or behaviour

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	unbend - straighten up or out; make straight straighten change posture - undergo a change in bodily posture
	2.	unbend - unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay unfasten - cause to become undone; "unfasten your belt"
	3.	unbend - free from flexure; "unbend a bow"     straighten, straighten out - make straight twist, bend, deform, flex, turn - cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
	4.	unbend - make less taut; "relax the tension on the rope" relax loosen, loose - make loose or looser; "loosen the tension on a rope" unbrace - remove from tension
	5.	unbend - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work" relax, decompress, unwind, loosen up, slow down vege out, vegetate - engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television" sit back, take it easy - settle into a comfortable sitting position change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
	6.	unbend - release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information" make relaxed, unlax, unstrain, unwind, relax, loosen up - cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"

Translations

unbend [ʌnˈbɛnd] (irreg like bend) vi (fig) [person] → relajarse

vt [+ wire] → enderezar

unbend [ʌnˈbɛnd] irreg like bend) vi → se détendre

vt [+ wire] → redresser, détordre

unbend [ʌnˈbɛnd] irreg like bend) vi (= relax) → aus sich herausgehen

vt [+ wire etc] → gerade biegen

unbend [ʌnˈbɛnd] vb (irreg)

vi → distendersi

vt [+ wire] → raddrizzare