Synonyms for decompress

Most common

relax · loosen up · unwind · unbend · unzip · uncompress · depressurize

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Antonyms

compress

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To restore (compressed data) to its original form.

2. v. 2

   To relieve the pressure or compression on something.

Forms

Past participle

decompressed
e.g. decompressed → relaxed, unbent, uncompressed, unzipped…

Example sentences

• relax I can't relax for a second when the kids are home.
• unwind Let's unwind and enjoy some comfort food together.
• unzip Unzip the outfit carefully if the baby is squirming.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

relax², unzip²

6 letters

unwind², unbend²

10 letters

uncompress

12 letters

depressurize⁴, depressurise

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (relax² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

décompresser