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re⋅lax
[ri-laks]
–verb (used with object)
| 1. | to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles. |
| 2. | to diminish the force of. |
| 3. | to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc. |
| 4. | to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license. |
| 5. | to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me. |
–verb (used without object)
| 6. | to become less tense, rigid, or firm. |
| 7. | to become less strict or severe; grow milder. |
| 8. | to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., esp. for the sake of rest or recreation. |
| 9. | to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc. |
Origin:
1350–1400; ME relaxen < L relaxāre to stretch out again, loosen, equiv. to re- re- + laxāre to loosen, deriv. of laxus slack, lax
1350–1400; ME relaxen < L relaxāre to stretch out again, loosen, equiv. to re- re- + laxāre to loosen, deriv. of laxus slack, lax

Related forms:
re⋅lax⋅er, noun
Synonyms:
1, 6. loosen, slacken. 2. mitigate, weaken, lessen, reduce. 4. ease. 6. unbend. 7. relent, soften.
1, 6. loosen, slacken. 2. mitigate, weaken, lessen, reduce. 4. ease. 6. unbend. 7. relent, soften.
Antonyms:
1, 6. tighten, tense.
1, 6. tighten, tense.
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