WIND DOWN Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wind down

verb

as in to relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wind down The truce, which began Jan. 19, is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and the Hamas militant group. —

Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025 Initially, the ban will be felt most in east Jerusalem, where UNRWA has been ordered to vacate its premises, while some of its operations in the West Bank will likely be wound down more gradually. —

Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025 The truce is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas, whose Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel sparked the fighting. —

Bradford Betz, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025 The ceasefire began last weekend and is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas. —

Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wind down