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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unwind Situational Awareness was forced to unwind its trades in late July. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 As a result, other parts of the deal started to unwind as well. — Kent Jones, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Pop into cute shops like Lake Superior Trading Post and Drury Lane Books, grab a maple latte from Java Moose, take a morning hike at Artist’s Point, and unwind with a session in the country’s first floating sauna at Sisu and Löyly. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 After a day of exploring, take a seat in The Lobby Bar to unwind a bit before heading out to dinner. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas).

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026