unclench

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un·clench

 (ŭn-klĕnch′)
v. un·clenched, un·clench·ing, un·clench·es
v.tr.
To loosen from a clenched position; relax: unclench one's fists.
v.intr.
To become unclenched.
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unclench

(ʌnˈklɛntʃ)
vb (tr)
to open (clenched teeth, a clenched fist, etc)
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Translations

unclench

[ˈʌnˈklentʃ] VTaflojar
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