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RELAXES

(verb)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Relaxes.

Relaxes - 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

"He relaxes by taking long walks on the beach."
"She relaxes in the evenings by reading a book."
"The spa treatment relaxes the muscles and relieves stress."
"He relaxes by listening to soothing music."
"She relaxes in a warm bath after a long day at work."
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Word Game Points

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

RELAXES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RELAXES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relaxes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELAXES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RELAXES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relaxes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELAXES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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