unclinch
/ʌnˈklɪntʃ/Definitions
1. verb
to relax or release something that has been tightly clenched
“She unclenched her fists after the fight.”
2. verb
to become less tense or strained
“The situation was beginning to unclinch after the news spread.”
3. verb
to become more relaxed or calm
“The doctor’s words helped to unclinch my mother’s anxiety.”
4. noun
the act of relaxing or releasing something that has been tightly clenched
“The unclinch of her grip was a sign of her relief.”