unwind

[uhn-wahynd] / ʌnˈwaɪnd /

VERB

undo, untangle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loosen unfurl unravel

STRONG

disentangle free loose ravel separate slacken unbend uncoil unreel unroll untwine untwist unwrap

Antonyms

STRONG

twist

WEAK

agitate prepare ready tangle wind

VERB

relax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sit back take it easy

STRONG

quieten recline rest

WEAK

calm down ease off loosen up quiet down slow down take a break wind down

Antonyms

WEAK

agitate prepare ready tangle twist wind

Example Sentences

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Whether those worries are justified has gotten to be beside the point as the software trade continues to unwind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s my guilty pleasure and helps me unwind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw Q1 gains of 36% and 41% respectively, a trade likely to unwind if the Iran war concludes.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Some international managers might view the long gaps between games as a chance to unwind.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I carefully unwind the napkin scarf from Pierre’s sagging exterior.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller