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• Definition (verb)
  make less taut

  Examples

  • relax the tension on the rope
  Synonyms

  • unbend

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• Definition (verb)
  become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

  Examples

  • He relaxed in the hot tub
  • Let's all relax after a hard day's work
  Synonyms

  • decompress
  • loosen up
  • slow down
  • unbend
  • unwind

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• Definition (verb)
  become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

  Examples

  • our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group
  Synonyms

  • loosen up

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• Definition (verb)
  make less active or fast

  Examples

  • Don't relax your efforts now
  Synonyms

  • slack
  • slack up
  • slacken

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• Definition (verb)
  make less severe or strict

  Examples

  • The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught
  Synonyms

  • loosen

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• Definition (verb)
  cause to feel relaxed

  Examples

  • A hot bath always relaxes me
  Synonyms

  • loosen up
  • make relaxed
  • unlax
  • unstrain
  • unwind

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• Definition (verb)
  become loose or looser or less tight

  Examples

  • the rope relaxed
  Synonyms

  • loose
  • loosen

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• Definition (verb)
  become less severe or strict

  Examples

  • The rules relaxed after the new director arrived
  Synonyms

  • loosen