Synonyms of unbend

unbend

verb

ˌən-ˈbend 

as in to straighten

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

the new highway will largely unbend that twisting path that the old road used to follow

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unbend

Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line. — Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025

The social hierarchy is unbending, but Flora knows she is destined for something greater, even though this puts her at odds with her superiors. — Vogue, 29 July 2025

Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024

Conway’s initials tasks were to unbend the chassis, straighten the body, and rebuild the engine. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024

Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz. — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

The paper watch sensors survived preliminary stress testing that involved bending and unbending for 300 cycles. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 Jan. 2017