UNWIND Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unwind

verb

ˌən-ˈwīnd

Definition of unwind next

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 People use them to unwind before bed, calm restlessness or improve sleep quality, though the strength of scientific evidence varies and results differ from person to person. —

Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 On Saturday, Hungary got a new premier who has pledged to unwind the corruption of his predecessor, Viktor Orbán. —

Slav Okov, Bloomberg, 11 May 2026 The uncomfortable implication is that global imbalances do not always unwind through smooth price adjustments. —

James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Generations battle using knights and queens half their height on a massive chessboard, and families with young kids unwind at the pool overlooking the Illinois River valley. —

Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwind

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwind

relax

Verb

Indigenous peoples in the area have been coming there for 1000s of years to soak and take advantage of the waters, and so there’s been a hotel or some manner of resort there since the late eighteen hundreds, welcoming people to come and take the waters and relax and enjoy.

— AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
In Finland, some of the most sincere and open conversations happen inside and between sauna sessions, when everyone is relaxed and stripped of egos, titles and status.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026