Synonyms of unwind

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd 

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwind

Shortages this deep take years to unwind, and the near-term pricing power of memory suppliers is real. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Tailor-made for dorm rooms and small study spaces, this 32-inch Samsung smart TV makes unwinding after class effortless. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

But the unexpected, undeniable centerpiece is their backyard’s strikingly lush, drought-tolerant native lawn that invites people and pets alike to unwind. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

However, for guests who want to unwind in the comfort of their own chamber, the in-room dining menu is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026