UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind His administration also has long entertained ways to unwind certain sanctions on Russia in a bid to secure a peace deal with Ukraine — one that would also help ease inflation. — semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Venture over to enjoy your coffee and tea on misty, overcast mornings, or gather around at sunset to unwind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Before entering politics, Correa published papers denouncing dollarization and sketched a plan to unwind it. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Go fishing in Seychelles, explore Zanzibar’s history, encounter Madagascar’s endemic species, or unwind at a Mauritius resort. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Each has an ofuro tub, steam shower, infrared sauna, relaxing area to take tea and fruit after a treatment, and an outside garden area with a plunge pool and an outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026