unwind vs straighten
straighten vs unwindunwind and straighten both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unwind | No | No | Yes | No |
| straighten | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
straighten is a hyponym of
unwind; that is, straighten is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
unwind:
- unwind: separate the tangles of
- straighten: straighten by unrolling
| unwind (verb) | straighten (verb) |
|---|---|
| become less tense, rest, or take one's ease | put (things or places) in order |
| cause to feel relaxed | make straight or straighter |
| separate the tangles of | make straight |
| reverse the winding or twisting of | straighten by unrolling |
| straighten up or out; make straight | |
| get up from a sitting or slouching position |
Words related to "unwind"
Words related to "straighten"
- alter
- arrange
- bend
- change
- change posture
- channelise
- channelize
- clean
- clean house
- clean up
- comb
- disentangle
- draw up
- extend
- houseclean
- make
- make up
- modify
- neaten
- order
- pull up
- rear
- rise up
- roll out
- set up
- square away
- straighten out
- straighten up
- straightener
- tidy
- tidy up
- unbend
- untwine
- untwist
- unweave
- unwind
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