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 The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The Memphis Grizzlies are starting a new era this season after the franchise spent the last year unwinding its last one. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Both were open even during Lee’s December visit, with views over Yoyogi Park providing a picturesque setting to unwind after hours of exploring. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 Revoking access will not retrieve delivered information or automatically unwind an accepted purchase. — Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Once normal breathing resumes, parasympathetic influence increases, and the body relaxes big time.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The canal sparkled gray-green in the sunlight and on the opposite bank, people walked their dogs and relaxed on benches along 365’s esplanade.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026