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[ verb ] become less tense

Examples

"He relaxed in the hot tub"

2
[ verb ] make less tight

Synonyms

relax

Examples

"relax the tension on the rope"

Related terms

loosen unbrace relaxation

3
[ verb ] free from flexure, as of a bow

Related terms

bend straighten

4
[ verb ] unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay

Related terms

unfasten

5
[ verb ] straighten up or out; make straight

Synonyms

straighten

Related terms

bend change_posture

6
[ verb ] become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Examples

"He relaxed in the hot tub" "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"

7
[ verb ] release from mental strain, tension, or formality

Examples

"unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"

Related terms

relax relax

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