Synonyms of de-stress

de-stress

verb

ˈdē-ˈstres 

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of de-stress

Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds. —Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024

Category Winners Every annoyed and overtired fish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

With its minimalist and practical design, this roller soothes pain, de-puffs, and de-stresses, all at a fraction of the cost of other options. —Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024

Keep their coffee warm with a new mug heater, help them de-stress after a long day with an essential oil diffuser or neck massager, and beautify their classroom through real (and Lego) plants. —Melissa Epifano, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024