"unwind" in the verb sense
1. unwind, wind off, unroll
reverse the winding or twisting of
"unwind a ball of yarn"
2. unwind, disentangle
separate the tangles of
3. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down
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"
4. relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed
cause to feel relaxed
"A hot bath always relaxes me"
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