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 One example from the book that illustrates Perel’s tough-love approach was a couple who loved to cuddle, wearing comfortable clothes such as flannel nightgowns to unwind. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Congress should fully unwind the settlement as quickly as possible and then ensure that similar presidential self-dealing can't be attempted again. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 On an Aurora Expeditions sailing to the Arctic, travelers might attend a lecture on the exploration history of Svalbard, then unwind in a deck-top hot tub. — Scott Laird, USA Today, 26 June 2026 So, 15 years after acquiring NBCUniversal to great fanfare, Comcast is unwinding the combination. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

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