uncinch
Undo the buckle
To uncinch is to loosen or unfasten a cinch—the strap that secures a saddle to a horse.
The term extends to releasing anything held tight: He uncinched his belt after the big meal.
Where cinch means to secure firmly, uncinch is its undoing.
loosen
Reduce tension or grip
unlace · unhook · unclasp · unbridle · unhitch · detach · disengage · slacken · release · undo
ease
Lack of strain
- loosen upBecome less tense
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
let go · release tension · breathe · soften · slack off · settle · destress · mellow