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Synonyms for straighten

Verb

1. straighten, unbend, change posture
usage: straighten up or out; make straight
2. straighten, straighten out, change, alter, modify
usage: make straight
3. straighten, change posture
usage: get up from a sitting or slouching position; "The students straightened when the teacher entered"
4. tidy, tidy up, clean up, neaten, straighten, straighten out, square away, order
usage: put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!"
5. roll out, straighten, unwind, disentangle
usage: straighten by unrolling; "roll out the big map"
6. straighten, arrange, set up, straighten out, straighten out
usage: make straight or straighter; "Straighten this post"; "straighten hair"
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