1. to open or relax something that was tightly closed or gripped
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘unclench’

Examples

• She slowly unclenches her fists after the argument.
• He unclenches his jaw and takes a deep breath.
• The patient unclenches her teeth when the dentist finishes.
• She unclenches her hands and lets the crumpled paper fall.
• He unclenches his grip on the steering wheel at the red light.
• The child unclenches her fingers to reveal the hidden coin.