DE-STRESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

de-stress

verb

ˈdē-ˈstres

Definition of de-stress

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

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Recent Examples of de-stress Between holiday gift shopping, party planning, and traveling, everyone could use a little de-stressing this time of the year. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 That palms-together, head-bobbing, smiling Thai service creates the most soothing, de-stressing atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The program aims to de-stress passengers, especially those traveling for difficult reasons. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026 The new travel bets aim to simplify and de-stress the experience for busy consumers, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told a live audience on Wednesday. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for de-stress

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relax

Verb

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Cable and telecom lobby groups submitted comments supporting the FCC plan to eliminate or relax various requirements.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Definition of relax

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destitution

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de-stressed

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