What's the difference between unclench and unclinch?

Unclench


Definition:

  • (v. t.) Same as Unclinch.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) "As I said in my inauguration speech, if countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from us," Obama said.
  • (2) The official recalled that in his first inaugural address in January 2009, Obama declared, in a phrase directly aimed at Tehran: "We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
  • (3) Theatre used to be a collective unclenching; a cathartic party.
  • (4) Yet Obama's bid to open a dialogue with Iran – the so-called "unclenched fist" – may, conversely, be strengthened by these latest developments.
  • (5) I remember clenching and unclenching my hands a lot, and trying to focus on what was being said.
  • (6) Firstly, when you're listening, sit forward with arms open, hands on the table, and fists unclenched.
  • (7) It was up to South Korea, he added, "to unclench its fist first, so the leader of the weaker state can outstretch his hand".
  • (8) "As he has said many times, President Obama came to office willing to offer his hand to those who would unclench their fists.
  • (9) The official added: "What we are have seen here is a unclenching – hopefully – of that fist."
  • (10) The official recalled that in his first inaugural address in January 2009, Obama declared, in a phrase directly aimed at Tehran: “We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.” The official added: “What we are have seen here is a unclenching – hopefully - of that fist.” 10.26pm BST Israel is in the loop , Reuters quotes a White House official as saying: The United States has communicated with the Israeli government about President Barack Obama's phone conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani , a senior administration official said on Friday.

Unclinch


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To cause to be no longer clinched; to open; as, to unclinch the fist.

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