unclench

The word “unclench” has 2 syllables: un-clench.

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈklɛntʃ/.


What is synonym and antonym for unclench?

In the thesaurus, “unclench” has 6 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unclench along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for unclench

  • unbutton
  • unfasten
  • unfold
  • unfurl
  • unlatch
  • unzip

Antonyms for unclench

  • close
  • shut

Meanings of unclench

  • verb
    1. To open (something that was clenched).
    2. To relax, especially one's muscles.

Example Sentences

  • He tried to unclench his fists after the argument to calm down.
  • You need to unclench your jaw to avoid a headache from tension.
  • Take a deep breath and unclench your muscles to relax.
  • The coach told the player to unclench his hands and focus on the ball.
  • After the stressful meeting, she made an effort to unclench her shoulders.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unclench, such as: close, shut, unbutton, unfasten, unfold, unfurl, unlatch.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

unbutton

  • unclench
  • unfasten
  • unfold
  • unfurl
  • unlatch
  • unzip

unbuttoned

  • baggy
  • bedraggled
  • detached
  • easy
  • gaping
  • lax
  • messy
  • relaxed
  • rumpled
  • sloppy
  • unclasped
  • unclenched
  • unfastened
  • unfolded
  • unfurled
  • unlatched
  • unlocked
  • unsealed
  • unzipped
  • wide

unbuttoning

  • unclasping
  • unclenching
  • unfastening
  • unfolding
  • unfurling
  • unlatching
  • unzipping

unbuttons

  • unclenches
  • unfastens
  • unfolds
  • unfurls
  • unlatches
  • unzips

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