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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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I try to relax and come up with new ideas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It should boost revenue, although investors have a more immediate reason to relax Wednesday—falling fuel prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2004, the EU agreed to relax the rule for producers selling fruity wares at farmers' markets in Austria and Germany.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Between daily longhorn cattle drives, rodeos, live music, and plenty of low-key ways to relax, there’s always something going on.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I couldn’t exactly relax, because I had to hold on for dear life, but it was all the rest I could get after my frantic getaway.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.