Gird and Unwind

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Gird verb - To encircle or bind with or as if with a belt.

Usage example: she girded her waist with a delicate sash

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Unwind is an antonym for gird.

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding

Unwind verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.

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Gird is an antonym for unwind.

Nearby Words: unwinding, unwinder

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