UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind next

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 Puzzles and brain games Jigsaw puzzles, logic games and crosswords are getting renewed attention as people look for screen-free ways to unwind indoors. —

Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026 Congress, sensing leverage or electoral opportunity, could legislate controls that no summit can unwind. —

Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025 Now the lifting dust begins to swirl into a little whirlwind, leaves the road and heads across a grassy lot before unwinding in the air. —

David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 This is especially true in spaces like the bathroom, which can transform into a spa-like sanctuary to unwind in when maintained well. —

Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.

— Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026