Synonyms of unwind

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd 

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relax
• rest
• decompress
• chill
• loosen up
• hang loose
• de-stress
• wind down
• compose
• chill out
• mellow (out)
• bask
• settle
• unbend
• lounge
• relieve
• alleviate
• repose
• comfort
• laze
• calm
• kick back
• vegetate
• idle
• loll
• bum
• hang (around or out)
• ease
• dawdle
• cool
• quiet
• goof (off)
• hack (around)
• loaf
• drone
• veg out
• zone out
• dillydally
• footle
• dally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwind

Listening to CoComelon nursery rhymes after school might help your child unwind from the emotional rollercoaster that is the school day. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025

After your treatment, take time to unwind in the Turkish steam bath, infrared sauna, footbaths, plunge pools, jacuzzis, or the Finnish sauna—heated to 90°C. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Besides being a time to reset and unwind from the day, taking an afternoon walk offers an opportunity to boost energy, support overall mood, and improve sleep quality. —T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025

Probably not the best way to unwind from my day. —R29 Team, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025