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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tense (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwind

This is a perfect post-dinner pairing to unwind and relax. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025

Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the soul of the destination, inviting guests to explore, discover and unwind in a truly exceptional setting. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

That suggests at least some hedge funds had to unwind short sales—when shares are sold on a bet that the seller can buy them back at a lower price, pocketing the difference as profit. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Colorful, retro-style stickers from the collection adorned the hostess booth, while the courtyard and dining room buzzed with guests dancing, unwinding, and swapping stories from the day’s shows. —Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025