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RELAX

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Relax.

How to pronounce relax:

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Relax - as a verb

Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Example: "He relaxed in the hot tub"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompressloosen upslow downunbendunwind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tense

Make less taut

Example: "Relax the tension on the rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unbend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
looseloosen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become loose or looser or less tight

Example: "The noose loosened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
looseloosen

Cause to feel relaxed

Example: "A hot bath always relaxes me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen upmake relaxedunlaxunstrainunwind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tense

Become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

Example: "Our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen up

Make less severe or strict

Example: "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen

Become less severe or strict

Example: "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen

Make less active or fast

Example: "He slackened his pace as he got tired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slackslack upslacken

Example Sentences

"I like to relax in the park on sunny days."
"After a long day at work, I enjoy relaxing in a hot bath."
"She listens to music to relax before going to sleep."
"Taking deep breaths can help you relax when feeling anxious."
"Let's find a quiet place by the beach where we can relax and unwind."
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Word Game Points

Is RELAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relax is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELAX has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RELAX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relax is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELAX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RELAX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relax is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELAX has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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