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Unclench

//ʌnˈklɛnt͡ʃ// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To open (something that was clenched). transitive

    "The baby stopped crying and unclenched her fists."

  2. 2
    To relax, especially one's muscles. intransitive

    "Bill, take some deep breaths and unclench."

Etymology

From Middle English unclenchen, equivalent to un- + clench.

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