Decompress
Decompress verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.
Usage example: after she gets home from work, she needs some time to decompress before preparing dinner
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Synonyms for Decompress
Settle and decompress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Decompress".
Nearby Words: decompression, decompressing, decompressor, decompaction
Settle
Settle verb - To cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid).
Decompress and settle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decompress" instead a verb "Settle".
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