untwind

/ˈʌntwaɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to relax or become less tense, especially after a period of stress or excitement

“She needed to unwind after a long week of work.”

2. verb

to unroll or remove something that has been wound

“Please unwind the rope so we can use it.”

3. noun

a winding or twisted thread, string, or cord

“The untwind from the spool was tangled and difficult to work with.”

Synonyms

  • relax
  • unravel
  • unroll

Antonyms

  • tense
  • wind