unclenches
Relaxes the grip
Unclenches is the act of releasing tension from something that was clenched—typically a fist, jaw, or teeth.
The word often appears in moments of relaxation after stress: She unclenches her jaw and takes a deep breath.
Figuratively, someone who unclenches loosens up emotionally: He needs to unclench and stop taking everything so seriously.
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tightnessState of being constricted
- strainExcessive stretching force
- rigidityState of being unbending
stiffness · contraction · cramp · spasm · grip · nervousness · pressure · discomfort
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tightnessState of being constricted
- strainExcessive stretching force
rigidity · stiffness · contraction · cramp · spasm · grip · nervousness · pressure · discomfort · agitation
loosen
Reduce tension or grip
open · let go · unfasten · unbind · ungrip · slacken · ease · free · disengage · unclamp
relax
Become less tense
- calmFree from agitation
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- decompressRelease stored pressure
soothe · settle · unwind · de-stress · breathe · mellow · soften · ease · comfort · rest