Unwind and Wind

Opposite meaning words

Unwind verb - Reverse the winding or twisting of.

Usage example: unwind a ball of yarn

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Wind is an antonym for unwind in topics: relax, reel, undo.

Nearby Words: unwinding, unwinder

Wind verb - Arrange or or coil around.

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Unwind is an antonym for wind.

Nearby Words: windy, winding, windless, windstorm, winder

unwind time

wind time

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