unbrush

un- +‎ brush

unbrush (third-person singular simple present unbrushes, present participle unbrushing, simple past and past participle unbrushed)

1. To undo the result of brushing.
   • 20th century, Supreme Court Appellate Division- First Department Papers On Appeal From Order, pages 72–73:

     Your hair is brushed very nicely, but just unbrush it a minute so that they can see the scar.

   • 1973, Ruth Drake, Redbook's complete guide to beauty, page 92:

     You can tease a wig by back brushing. If you want a little fullness only, the fibers should be held at a forward angle while brushing. For medium fullness, hold the strands straight up and back brush. Be sure you unbrush the teasing before you wash your wig.

   • 1995, Byte - Volume 20, page 174:

     I could also unbrush this effect. By lightly brushing over the distorted area (with the erase function), I made the vehicle's original shape gradually reappear.

   • 2011, Andy Stanton, What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?:

     Like every morning he shuffled into the bathroom to stick extra stubble on his chin and to unbrush his teeth.