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

Gold saw its largest quarterly decline in 13 years, further unwinding last year's monster run. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Fiberglass Spas Spas and plunge pools are a wonderful place to relax, unwind, and cool off. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Emirates is giving you a new luxe space to unwind ahead of your time in the skies. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

Each offers a refined, yet cozy space to relax and unwind after days spent sunning yourself by the heated saltwater pool or exploring the parks, shops, and restaurants that fill the area. — Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026