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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Lines such as “I love to count, it relaxes me and it gives me an achievable goal” point at a disquieting loneliness without going overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal

Passengers “can sit in the back seat, relax, and enjoy the ride with the Waymo Driver getting them to their destination safely.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another pro tip: avoiding checking bags, so she has more time to relax and freshen up upon arrival.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prime minister may have spoken with more energy than I've seen from him for a while – more relaxed, perhaps, with more time to talk.

From BBC

The last time someone told me to relax about China and commodities was 2010.

From MarketWatch

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