1. to straighten something that is bent or curved
2. to become less formal, strict, or tense in manner or behavior
3. to unfasten or untie something, especially a rope or sail
Usage: nautical

Examples

• She tried to unbend the wire coat hanger.
• The metal rod was difficult to unbend after it had been twisted.
• After the formal meeting, the CEO began to unbend and chat casually with employees.
• He rarely unbends enough to show his sense of humor.
• The sailors worked quickly to unbend the sails before the storm hit.
• You need to unbend that rope from the cleat.
• The yoga instructor told us to slowly unbend our spines.