RELAX
Scrabble letter values: R1E1L1A1X8 = 12
Definition
- verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. — synonyms: loosen_up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow_down
- verb make less taut. — synonyms: unbend
- verb become loose or looser or less tight. — synonyms: loosen, loose
- verb cause to feel relaxed. — synonyms: unstrain, unlax, loosen_up, unwind, make_relaxed
- verb become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner. — synonyms: loosen_up
- verb make less severe or strict. — synonyms: loosen
- verb become less severe or strict. — synonyms: loosen
- verb make less active or fast. — synonyms: slack, slacken, slack_up
Examples
- “He relaxed in the hot tub”
- “Let's all relax after a hard day's work”
- “relax the tension on the rope”