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unclench
[ uhn-klench ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to open or become opened from a clenched state.
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Which means the bosses in Tehran will have to unclench their fists and make some face-saving gestures back toward President Obama.
That was a brilliant line about how we will extend a hand to those who unclench their fists.
The phrase was "we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist"-to say that we will get along.
My teeth were together so hard that I had to unclench them before I could answer, "As far away as we can get."
He tried to make Pretty-Heart drink a few spoonfuls, but the poor little creature could not unclench his teeth.
Her eyes shone with a strange light, and he saw her clench and unclench her hands like one in great pain.
Hurley subsided, somewhat, but his huge fists continued to clench and unclench as the boy talked.
She struggled for self-control, and I saw her hands clench and unclench spasmodically.
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