unclench Meaning & Definition
/ʌnˈklɛnt͡ʃ/
What Does Unclench Mean?
As a verb, unclench means To open (something that was clenched). It is also used to mean To relax, especially one's muscles.
Word Facts for Unclench
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʌnˈklɛnt͡ʃ/ |
| Verb forms | unclenches, unclenching, unclenched |
Unclench Definition (Verb)
- To open (something that was clenched).
The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists.
- To relax, especially one's muscles.
Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench.
Synonyms of Unclench
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Unclench synonyms and antonyms →Unclench in a Sentence
The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists.
Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench.
Word Forms & Grammar
unclench (third-person singular simple present unclenches, present participle unclenching, simple past and past participle unclenched)
Origin of Unclench
From Middle English unclenchen, equivalent to un- + clench.