Synonyms of straighten

straighten

verb

ˈstrā-tᵊn 

as in to unbend

to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls

straighten that extension cord—it should be just long enough to reach the wall outlet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unbend
• uncurl
• unkink
• unwind
• uncoil
• unroll
• untwist
• disentangle
• untangle
• untwine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• curve
• bend
• curl
• bend
• arc
• round
• bow
• turn
• hook
• crook
• twist
• loop
• swirl
• twine
• wind
• kink
• entwine
• spiral
• coil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of straighten

Smooth layered hair with hair straightening products, then style with a flat iron for long, lustrous locks. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

To pull off this look, regardless of the cut, straighten the roots perfectly and, from midlengths to ends, go for unstructured waves or a tousled effect. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

Meidroth straightened it out on the next pitch, hitting a three-run home run to left-center. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Before long, his wealth and his hair would expand, and the teeth would be straightened. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing straighten

• straighten (up or out)