Unbend

Synonyms of unbend

• loosen
• relax
• unwind

Antonyms of unbend

• curve
• flex
• bend

Collocations of unbend

relax

Frequency: 80 %

After a long day, she finally found time to unbend and relax.

stiff upper lip

Frequency: 70 %

Despite the bad news, he maintained a stiff upper lip.

tension

Frequency: 60 %

The tension in the room began to unbend as they started to laugh.

rigidity

Frequency: 50 %

She tried to unbend the rigidity of the rules to allow for more flexibility.

straighten out

Frequency: 45 %

He needed to unbend the situation and straighten out the misunderstandings.

Idiomatic Expressions for unbend

• Phrase: unbend the rules
  Meaning: To relax or make exceptions to strict rules or regulations.
  Usage: The teacher decided to unbend the rules and allow the students to work in groups for this assignment.