unwind meaning

UK US /ənˈwaɪnd/ 2 syllables

unwind (verb): reverse the winding or twisting of.

unwind has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

unwind as a verb

  1. reverse the winding or twisting of
    • unwind a ball of yarn

    Synonyms: wind off, unroll

    Opposite: wind

    Type of: move

  2. separate the tangles of

    Synonyms: disentangle

    Type of: undo

    Kinds: roll out, uncoil

  3. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
    • He relaxed in the hot tub
    • Let's all relax after a hard day's work

    Synonyms: relax, loosen up, unbend, decompress, slow down

    Type of: change state

    Kinds: vege out, sit back

  4. cause to feel relaxed
    • A hot bath always relaxes me

    Synonyms: relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, make relaxed

    Type of: affect

    Kinds: unbend

How to pronounce unwind

unwind is pronounced /ənˈwaɪnd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with unwind

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in ND · 6-letter words

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