DESTRESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

de-stress

verb

ˈdē-ˈstres

Definition of de-stress next

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of de-stress This includes beauty and barber shops, gym and fitness studios, health and beauty spas and massage parlors — perfect for de-stressing after the holidays. —

Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026 Between holiday gift shopping, party planning, and traveling, everyone could use a little de-stressing this time of the year. —

Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 The dogs visit children in schools and libraries, college students on de-stress days and people living in memory care, retirement, assisted living and health care facilities. —

Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025 Coloring books are a great way to de-stress for children and adults alike. —

Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for de-stress

Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-stress

relax

Verb

The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.

— Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
For many, a relaxing soak in the tub isn’t complete without a bath bomb.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026