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Definition of unclench

unclench

/ʌnˈklɛntʃ/
un · clench
Adjective:unclenched
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Past Simple:unclenched
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Past Participle:unclenched
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Present Participle:unclenching
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unclench Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To open, relax, or release from a tightly closed, grasped, or contracted state (especially of the hands, fingers, teeth, or jaw).

Example

"The physical therapist reminded him to breathe deeply and unclench his jaw during the exercise."

2

To become less tense, rigid, or anxious; to relax physically or emotionally.

Example

"Once the final exam was over, she finally felt her shoulders unclench."

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• Rhymes for unclench

• Nearby Words

uncleared
unclearly
unclearness
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unclimbable
unclimbed
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'clench', which derives from Old English 'clencan' (to make cling or hold fast).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unclench. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unclench
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