Definitions

relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /

VERB

be or feel at ease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm lie down loosen up recline sit back soften unwind

STRONG

laze repose rest tranquilize unbend unlax

WEAK

breathe easy calm down collect oneself compose oneself cool off ease off feel at home hang loose knock off let oneself go make oneself at home put one's feet up settle back simmer down sit around stop work take a break take a breather take it easy take one's time take ten take time out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate irritate worry

STRONG

be active energize

WEAK

excite grow increase tense

VERB

diminish, lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ease loosen lower modify reduce relieve slow weaken

STRONG

abate ebb loose mitigate moderate modulate remit slack slacken

WEAK

ease off lax let up lose speed slow down untighten

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase raise strengthen

STRONG

incite intensify rise

WEAK

agitate excite tense worry

Example Sentences

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The company has until Friday to relax its usage policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let them soften slowly, blooming until fragrant and slightly sweet, their edges translucent and relaxed.

From Salon

On the bus to the arena for the Olympic quarterfinal matchup with Sweden last week, Hellebuyck was so relaxed that he fell asleep.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, I looked forward to a normally priced, relaxed dinner out on Feb. 16.

From The Wall Street Journal

“My NBC soul brothers are taking care of it, so I can relax,” he assures his audience.

From Salon

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