RELAX
/ɹɪˈlæks/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13
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
- “to relax a rope or cord”
- “to relax discipline”
- “Amusement relaxes the mind.”
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