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unwind vs undo

undo vs unwind

unwind and undo both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unwind No No Yes No
undo No No Yes No
As verbs, undo is a hypernym of unwind; that is, undo is a word with a broader meaning than unwind:
  • unwind: separate the tangles of
  • undo: cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
unwind (verb) undo (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
cause to feel relaxed cause to become loose
separate the tangles of remove the outer cover or wrapping of
reverse the winding or twisting of deprive of certain characteristics
cause the ruin or downfall of
Difference between unwind and undo

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