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
• goof (off)
• quiet
• hack (around)
• loaf
• drone
• veg out
• zone out
• dillydally
• footle
• dally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwind

Discuss the importance of giving themself time to unwind before going to bed. — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026

Founded in mainland China, but later based in Singapore, Manus was forced to unwind the deal and resume operations as an independent business. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

At a time when fewer Americans are reading books, Kirby views his reading habit as more than a way to unwind. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Guests can start the day at Café Boulud, unwind with cocktails at D|bar, and book a treatment at the spa before heading back into the festival. — Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026