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to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety<she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage>SynonymsunwindRelated Wordsloosen (up), unbend; repose, rest; alleviate, comfort, ease, relieve; calm, compose, cool, quiet, settleAntonymstense (up)
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to make less taut<relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot>— see slacken
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to refrain from labor or exertion<I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn>— see rest 1
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