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

The Manner is a 97-room retreat with 10 balcony suites over 12 floors that provide guests with a serene space to unwind. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has pushed companies to use capital more efficiently, unwind cross-shareholdings, and increase the number of shares available for trading. —Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025

Sounds like the perfect place to unwind after a day (or nearly two decades) on the track. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025

Meanwhile, the iLounge workspace gives work-from-home residents a convenient hub for productivity and the outdoor fireplace and lounge provides a cozy space to unwind after a long day. —Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025