straighten up or out; make straight

[ Syn: straighten ]

unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay

free from flexure; unbend a bow'

make less taut; relax the tension on the rope

[ Syn: relax ]

become less tense, rest, or take ones ease; He relaxed in the hot tub; Lets all relax after a hard days work

[ Syn: relax , loosen up , unwind , decompress , slow down ]

release from mental strain, tension, or formality; unbend the mind from absorbing too much information'