UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind Before entering politics, Correa published papers denouncing dollarization and sketched a plan to unwind it. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Go fishing in Seychelles, explore Zanzibar’s history, encounter Madagascar’s endemic species, or unwind at a Mauritius resort. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026 But the 27-year-old songwriter needed time to relax and unwind. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Potassium helps blood vessels relax, improving blood flow and helping lower blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
So after that, the Iranian government withdrew the morality police from the streets and relaxed the dress code.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026