unclench
/ʌnˈklɛntʃ/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To open or relax a tightly closed part of the body, especially a hand or jaw.
Take a deep breath and deliberately unclench your jaw before you speak.
To stop feeling tense or anxious and allow oneself to relax.
He finally began to unclench after the grueling interview was over.
How it's used
This means “relax a tight hand or jaw”
- unclench your fists
“unclench them.”
He forced himself to unclench his hands and rest them on the table.
Collocations
- unclench your jaw
- unclench your hands
- unclench your teeth
Synonyms
- relax
- open
- unwind
- loosen up
Antonyms
- clench
- tense