restraightened

Corrected the curve

Restraightened means straightened again—returned to a straight condition after becoming bent, crooked, or misaligned.

She restraightened the wire that had gotten kinked.

He restraightened his tie before walking into the meeting.

The word implies something was straight, lost that quality, and has now been corrected.

physical

realigned

Adjusted to proper positioning

flattened · corrected · adjusted · fixed · smoothed · reformed · reshaped · repositioned · rectilinear · perpendicular

mechanical

recalibrated

Adjusted for accuracy again

trued · aligned · balanced · overhauled · repaired · maintained · reset · refitted · reinstalled · reworked

corrective

rectified

Made correct or accurate

remedied · redressed · revised · improved · restored · mended · righted · set right · put right · adjusted

Opposites
physical configuration

restraightenedbent

Curved; also dishonest

crooked · curved · twisted · warped · kinked

corrective action

restraightenedretwisted

Wound again afterward

recurved · distorted · mangled · crumpled · dented

action completion

restraightenedleft alone

Not interfered with

neglected · ignored · abandoned

Family

restraighten, restraightening

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G