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un⋅brace

  [uhn-breys]
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–verb (used with object), -braced, -brac⋅ing.
1. to remove the braces of.
2. to free from tension; relax.
3. to weaken.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME unbracen to free of clothing or armor. See un- 2 , brace
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un·brace   (ŭn-brās')   
tr.v.   un·braced, un·brac·ing, un·brac·es

  1. To set free by removing bands or braces.

  2. To release from tension; relax.

  3. To make slack; weaken.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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