unwind (v.)

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

    [ Syn: wind off , unroll ]

  2. separate the tangles of

    [ Syn: disentangle ]

  3. become less tense, rest, or take ones ease; He relaxed in the hot tub; Lets all relax after a hard days work

    [ Syn: relax , loosen up , unbend , decompress , slow down ]

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

    [ Syn: relax , relax , unstrain , unstrain , unlax , unlax , loosen up , loosen up , make relaxed , make relaxed ]

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