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Synonyms for relax

be or feel at ease

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  • be alert
  • be alarmed

make less tense

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Synonyms for relax

to reduce in tension, pressure, or rigidity

to take repose by ceasing work or other effort for an interval of time

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Synonyms for relax

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

make less taut

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become loose or looser or less tight

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cause to feel relaxed

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

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make less severe or strict

become less severe or strict

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make less active or fast

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Some examples include a dimly lit room with no bright overhead fluorescent lighting and music that makes them relax (not always classical or "elevator music").
These new packs carry designs of musical instruments, in soft 'relaxed' colours, to appeal to the 'young'.
It's difficult to relax the ancillary muscles not directly involved in holding the bow.
Relax the Back has no plans to drop its current vendors, or weed out other retailers that BackSaver supplies.
The low-stressed polymers won't have the same "need" to crinkle up and relax during washing.
QI find it really difficult to relax and switch off.
This is their time for themselves, to relax and get away from the stress of daily life.
Bar: "This is a great place to entertain and I like to come in and have a glass of wine and relax. It's wonderful for having family and friends over.
More than 130 youngsters at North Fawdon Primary School can relax with soft play, bubble machines and interactive games after the school secured the funding from The Children's Foundation.
Some of Britain's major airports have not yet been given permission to relax a rule restricting passengers to one item of hand baggage, the Government said last night.
Airport spas offer opportunity to rest, relax. New airport spas give harried travelers a chance to relax before they dash to the gate.
One of the principals of taiji is to completely relax the body, without collapsing.
* Progressively relax. Focus on one area of your body, such as your left hand, tensing and then relaxing the muscles, and moving up through your arms, shoulders, and so on until you've drifted off.
Surrounded by cottonwoods and aspens and featuring a wooden footbridge and an abundance of regional flora and foliage, it's a place to meditate, contemplate, and relax. The ground is sacred and the resort itself has been blessed by a priest and a Buddhist monk.