Synonyms for decompress
ˌdi kəmˈprɛs

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1. decompress, uncompress(verb)

   restore to its uncompressed form

   "decompress data"

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

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

2. depressurize, depressurise, decompress(verb)

   decrease the pressure of

   "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"

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

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compact, compress

3. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down(verb)

   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"

   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

   Antonyms:
   pack together, compress, compact

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1. List of paraphrases for "decompress":

   unzip, uncompress, unwind

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1. Michael Phelps:

   I mean I’ll go and swim from time to time just to kind of decompress and get away, but I don’t miss the grind of that. I mean, it’s probably easier than doing what I’m doing now, i would say training for the Olympics is easier than living a normal life where I’m outside of the pool most of the time.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Wendy Martinez Farmer:

   If you've had a rough call and need a minute, you can decompress in there.

5. 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.’.

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