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DESTRESS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word destress. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word destress. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESTRESS

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

chill
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• coldness due to a cold environment

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

• a sudden numbing dread

verb

• depress or discourage

• make cool or cooler

• loose heat

decompress
verbv
verb

• restore to its uncompressed form

• decrease the pressure of

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

relax
verbv
verb

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

• make less taut

• become loose or looser or less tight

• cause to feel relaxed

• become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

• make less severe or strict

• become less severe or strict

• make less active or fast

revitalize
verbv
verb

• restore strength

• give new life or vigor to

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

unburden
verbv
verb

• free or relieve (someone) of a burden

• take the burden off; remove the burden from

unwind
verbv
verb

• reverse the winding or twisting of

• separate the tangles of

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

• cause to feel relaxed

let go
verbv
verb

• release, as from one's grip

• be relaxed

de-emphasise
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

de-emphasize
verbv
verb

• reduce the emphasis

Best Hypernyms For DESTRESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for destress, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CALM

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