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relax
verb(re-lax)
make less taut
Synonyms: unbend,
Examples:
Relax the tension on the rope.
relax
verb(re-lax)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
Synonyms: decompress, loosen up, slow down, unbend, unwind,
Antonyms: tense,
Examples:
He relaxed in the hot tub.
Let's all relax after a hard day's work.
relax
verb(re-lax)
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
Synonyms: loosen up,
Examples:
Our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group.
relax
verb(re-lax)
make less active or fast
Synonyms: slack, slack up, slacken,
Examples:
Don't relax your efforts now.
relax
verb(re-lax)
make less severe or strict
Synonyms: loosen,
Examples:
The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught.
relax
verb(re-lax)
cause to feel relaxed
Synonyms: loosen up, make relaxed, unlax, unstrain, unwind,
Antonyms: tense,
Examples:
A hot bath always relaxes me.
relax
verb(re-lax)
become loose or looser or less tight
Synonyms: loose, loosen,
Examples:
The rope relaxed.
relax
verb(re-lax)
become less severe or strict
Synonyms: loosen,
Examples:
The rules relaxed after the new director arrived.

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