DECOMPRESSIONS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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tense (up)

decompression

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noun

as in relaxation

freedom from activity or labor the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes

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Most of my downtime is trying to decompress and rest up to be ready to work. — Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026 Villa Copenhagen’s pool is one of the city’s only heated outdoor rooftop options—and is such a relaxing oasis to decompress after your travels or day of activities. — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026

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Conventional scuba divers are constrained by strict depth and decompression limits, so a significant portion of every dive is spent descending, ascending, and waiting to return safely to the surface. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 Stacking up tiny, happy upgrades to your living room sanctuary makes this decompression routine a million times better. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for decompress

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relax

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Direct flights have resumed between India and China, a few old Silk Road trade routes have opened, and in March India relaxed rules around investment from Beijing.

— Evelyn Cheng,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Fences, hedges, noise machines, and relaxing music can all help.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

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