Antonyms for decompress
ˌdi kəmˈprɛsde·com·press

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1. decompress, uncompressverb

   restore to its uncompressed form

   "decompress data"

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

   Synonyms:
   unwind, depressurise, loosen up, relax, uncompress, unbend, depressurize, slow down

2. depressurize, depressurise, decompressverb

   decrease the pressure of

   "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

   Synonyms:
   unwind, depressurise, loosen up, relax, uncompress, unbend, depressurize, slow down

3. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow downverb

   become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

   "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compress, compact

   Synonyms:
   straighten, slow down, unbend, depressurise, loosen, disentangle, warm up, slacken, depressurize, unlax, unroll, limber up, loosen up, slow, decelerate, unstuff, loose, slack up, wind off, slow up, uncompress, retard, relax, slack, unwind, make relaxed, unstrain

How to use decompress in a sentence?

1. Jackie Fortin:

   They really need time to be together and decompress after being separated for months.

2. Kristen Lee Costa:

   You want to have plenty of verbal exit strategies in your arsenal, some of my favorites: ‘Yes, that person can come off as bossy, but I also think she has a lot of leadership potential’ and ‘I understand you’re really frustrated right now, and I am happy to talk with you later, once you’ve had some time to decompress a bit.’.

3. Karolina Rzadkowolska:

   Alcohol tricks our brain into thinking it's highly pleasurable, but there's a whole world of passions and new activities you could discover when you start exploring new ways of having fun, it's perfectly okay to socialize or decompress with a drink, just change the drink. There are thousands of options these days.

4. Hope Solo:

   I think it's best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months, and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.

5. Jill Ellis:

   I apologise for disappointing my team mates, coaches and the Federation who have always supported me, i think it's best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.

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