Synonyms of decompresses

decompresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of decompress

as in relaxes

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxes
• unwinds
• rests
• chills
• de-stresses
• composes
• winds down
• mellows (out)
• loosens up
• hangs loose
• unbends
• basks
• settles
• chills out
• relieves
• calms
• cools
• alleviates
• idles
• reposes
• eases
• lazes
• dawdles
• vegetates
• comforts
• quiets
• lolls
• lounges
• kicks back
• goofs (off)
• hangs (around or out)
• dallies
• bums
• loafs
• hacks (around)
• footles
• drones
• zones out
• dillydallies
• vegges out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tenses (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decompresses

During his professional whirlwind the last handful of years, Cregger often decompresses with video games, and the Resident Evil franchise, particularly Resident Evil 4, has been one of his go-tos. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

The dead hang strengthens the shoulders and decompresses the spine, combating the effects of gravity over time. — Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026

Using contoured foam rollers built into an adjustable frame, the bed gently decompresses the spine while massaging muscles along the way. — Joe Jackson, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025