UNWIND

/ʌnˈwaɪnd/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. verb reverse the winding or twisting of. — synonyms: wind_off, unroll
  2. verb separate the tangles of. — synonyms: disentangle
  3. verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. — synonyms: relax, loosen_up, unbend, decompress, slow_down
  4. verb cause to feel relaxed. — synonyms: relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen_up, make_relaxed

Examples

  • “Could you unwind about a foot of ribbon so I can finish the package?”
  • “After work, I like to unwind by smoking a pipe while reading the paper.”

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