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decompression

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of decompression

freedom from activity or labor

the waitstaff gets a welcome period of decompression between the lunch and dinner rushes

Synonyms of decompression

ease, leisure, relaxation, repose, rest

Words Related to decompression

catnapping, dozing, lazing, napping, resting, sleep, slumber, slumbering, snoozing

quiet, silence, stillness

calm, peace, peacefulness, placidity, respite, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

dolce far niente, idleness

Near Antonyms of decompression

pressure, strain, stress, tenseness, tension

Antonyms of decompression

exertion, labor, toil, work

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