decompress
The word “decompress” has 3 syllables: de-com-press
It's pronounced as /ˌdiːkəmˈprɛs/
What is synonym and antonym for decompress?
In the thesaurus, “decompress” has 36 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for decompress along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decompress
- alleviate
- bask
- bum
- calm
- chill
- chill out
- comfort
- compose
- cool
- dally
- dawdle
- de-stress
- dillydally
- drone
- ease
- footle
- hang loose
- idle
- kick back
- laze
- loaf
- loll
- loosen up
- lounge
- quiet
- relax
- relieve
- repose
- rest
- settle
- unbend
- unwind
- veg out
- vegetate
- wind down
- zone out
Meanings of decompress
- verb
- To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
- To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
- To restore (compressed data) to its original form.
- To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
- To relax.
Example Sentences
- After a long day at work, she took a hot bath to decompress.
- Divers must decompress slowly to avoid getting the bends.
- He listens to music to help decompress after stressful meetings.
- The program will decompress the files before installation.
- Taking a walk in nature is one of his favorite ways to decompress.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms or another words to decompress, such as: alleviate, bask, bum, calm, chill, chill out, comfort.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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