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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind Now the Department of Justice is knocking on the door, and Walter is scrambling to unwind deals and pay back billions before the feds bring the hammer down. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 For me, getting a haircut is a chance to relax, unwind, and take a break from the stresses of daily life. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 And after an active day at the resort, guests can unwind at the expansive Kohler Waters Spa before retiring to The American Club, the resort’s premier five-star hotel. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Despite the downgrades, the worst of the negativity around software is lifted following the Situational Awareness unwind. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

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