Unbend
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen; as, to unbend a bow. A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care. To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use. To cast loose or untie, as a rope. To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed. To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like; hence, to indulge in mirth or amusement.
Straighten
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cause to become straight.To become straight.To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).To bribe or corrupt.To stand up, especially from a sitting position.
Example sentence: We wanted to enjoy what we were doing and we had business things we had to straighten out and personnel problems and it sort of took a little time to do it.