DE-STRESSED Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

de-stressed

verb

past tense of de-stress

as in relaxed

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety he watches classic movie comedies as a way to de-stress

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tensed (up)

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relaxed

Verb

For example, the customs around attire at the theater have relaxed quite a bit.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
In one photo, Osbourne relaxed on a lounge chair in a leopard-print one-piece swimsuit while soaking up the sun.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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