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Meaning of unwind in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    unwind

    Definitions

    1. reverse the winding or twisting of

    Examples

    • « unwind a ball of yarn »

    Antonyms

    • wind
    • wrap
    • roll
    • twine
  2. 2. separate the tangles of

    Derived terms

    • disentanglement
    • extrication
    • unsnarling
    • untangling
  3. 3. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

    Examples

    • « He relaxed in the hot tub »
    • « Let's all relax after a hard day's work »

    Antonyms

    • tense
    • tense up

    Derived terms

    • ease
    • relaxation
    • repose
    • rest
  4. 4. cause to feel relaxed

    Examples

    • « A hot bath always relaxes me »

    Antonyms

    • tense
    • strain
    • tense up
    • tense
    • strain
    • tense up

    Derived terms

    • easiness
    • relaxant
    • relaxation
    • relaxer

Famous quotes

  • « When you live on the road, going home is a place to escape and just be with your family to unwind. »
    Jonathan Davis

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