unbend
verb [I] /ʌnˈbend/ (unbent, unbent)Definition
› to relax and become less formal and serious in your manner: I'd hoped that after a glass or two of wine she might unbend a little.Calming and relaxing
(Definition of unbend verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- assuage verb
- bask verb
- bread and circuses idiom
- break the ice idiom
- chill out phrasal verb
- compose verb (BECOME CALM)
- lighten up phrasal verb
- lull sb into sth phrasal verb
- lull verb
- make yourself at home idiom
- mellow verb (BECOME SOFTER)
- melt verb (FEEL LOVE)
- placebo noun
- relaxation noun (FEELING)
- relaxing adjective
- simmer down phrasal verb
- slow down phrasal verb
- soften verb (MORE GENTLE)
- soothe verb (ANGER)
- steady verb (CONTROL)
Topic:
Calming and relaxing
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