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Meaning of unwinding
The primary meaning of "unwinding" is to relax and reduce tension after a period of stress or exertion.
Etymology of unwinding
The word "unwinding" comes from the Old English words "un" meaning "opposite of" and "windan" meaning "to twist or turn", and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of unwinding or uncoiling something
The word has evolved over time to include figurative meanings, such as relaxing and reducing tension
Synonyms
relaxing
calming
soothing
easing
loosening
releasing
calming down
unwinding
destressing
decompressing
chilling out
taking it easy
slowing down
pacing oneself
calming oneself
composing oneself
collecting oneself
pulling oneself together
regaining composure
letting go
letting loose
freeing oneself
disentangling
uncoiling
untying
unfastening
unbinding
liberating
calming the nerves
steadying the nerves
quieting the mind
stilling the mind
pacifying
tranquilizing
appeasing
mollifying
mitigating
alleviating
assuaging
allaying
soothing the soul
easing the mind
freeing the mind
clearing the mind
focusing the mind
gathering one's thoughts
clearing one's head
freeing oneself from stress
relieving tension
reducing anxiety
decreasing pressure
lessening strain
minimizing effort
simplifying
streamlining
facilitating
smoothing
straightening
untangling
unraveling
Definitions
- The act of relaxing and reducing tension after a period of stress or exertion
- The process of becoming or making something less tight or less tense
- The act of unwinding something that is coiled or wound, such as a rope or a spring
Usage Examples
- After a long day, she liked to unwind with a warm bath and a good book
- The yoga class helped him to unwind and relax after a stressful week
- The company is unwinding its operations in the country due to financial difficulties
- The therapist helped her patient to unwind and process their emotions
Antonyms
intensifying
increasing
escalating
heightening
amplifying
augmenting
boosting
energizing
invigorating
revitalizing
stimulating
straining
tightening
tensing
coiling
winding
binding
fastening
constricting
restraining
hindering
obstructing
complicating
exacerbating
aggravating
irritating
annoying
frustrating
vexing
troubling
distressing
perturbing
disquieting
unsettling
unnerving
unbalancing