Unclench
/ʌnˈklɛnt͡ʃ/ verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To open (something that was clenched). transitive
"The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists."
- 2 To relax, especially one's muscles. intransitive
"Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench."
Example
More examples"The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists."
Etymology
From Middle English unclenchen, equivalent to un- + clench.