unwind

Verbs

(v) reverse the winding or twisting of
- unwind a ball of yarn
unroll, wind off,
(v) separate the tangles of disentangle,
(v) 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
relax, decompress, loosen up, slow down, unbend,
(v) cause to feel relaxed
- A hot bath always relaxes me
make relaxed, unlax, unstrain, relax, loosen up,

Synonyms

unroll wind off disentangle relax decompress loosen up slow down unbend make relaxed unlax unstrain

Antonyms

twine wrap wind roll tense up tense strain

Words of close approximity

unwire unwise