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

Balmoral Castle in Scotland has long been one of King Charles’ favorite places to unwind. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Entertaining spaces spill outdoors via large sliding glass doors onto a covered patio and upper balcony, while a wine cellar offers a fitting place to unwind after a day on the links. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

If a vine appears to be wrapped tightly around a branch, cut it rather than trying to unwind it forcefully. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

This fragrance has been around since 1995 and is known for helping users to unwind. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026