DECOMPRESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

decompress

verb

ˌdē-kəm-ˈpres

Definition of decompress

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

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Recent Examples of decompress During his professional whirlwind the last handful of years, Cregger often decompresses with video games, and the Resident Evil franchise, particularly Resident Evil 4, has been one of his go-tos. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Translation, these spaces are for meeting people, not just decompressing after work. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Repeatedly analyzing old conversations or unresolved issues isn’t getting you anywhere, so consider this an opportunity to take a step back and allow your mind to decompress. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Take breaks, organize with a support person, and allow yourself time to decompress after each session. — The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decompress

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relax

Verb

Each has an ofuro tub, steam shower, infrared sauna, relaxing area to take tea and fruit after a treatment, and an outside garden area with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of relax

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