Synonyms of wind down

wind down

verb

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wind down

The conversation winds down with a chat about Social D’s new album, Born To Kill, and Ness’ list of his top five formative songs and new punk bands. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

As the summer winds down in Connecticut, so does the end of Porchfest season. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

In general, the plant may begin to produce fewer (and less impressive) blooms—a sign that its growing season is winding down. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Even before the formal action to close, the center had already started to wind down holding major shows in its large performance halls. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026