Definition of relax

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Relax (n.) To make lax or loose; to make less close, firm, rigid, tense, or the like; to slacken; to loosen; to open; as, to relax a rope or cord; to relax the muscles or sinews..

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Laxative :: Laxative (a.) Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To abate in severity; to become less rigorous.
Strict :: Strict (a.) Tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber..
Sirocco :: Sirocco (n.) An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan deserts, chiefly experienced in Italy, Malta, and Sicily..
Relaxative :: Relaxative (n.) A relaxant.
Exsolution :: Exsolution (n.) Relaxation.
Relax :: Relax (n.) To make less severe or rigorous; to abate the stringency of; to remit in respect to strenuousness, earnestness, or effort; as, to relax discipline; to relax one's attention or endeavors..
Relaxed :: Relaxed (imp. & p. p.) of Rela.
Wide :: Wide (superl.) Made, as a vowel, with a less tense, and more open and relaxed, condition of the mouth organs; -- opposed to primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to narrow as used by Mr. Sweet. The effect, as explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the relaxation or tension of the pharynx; as explained by Mr. Sweet and others, it is due to the action of the tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is / (/ll); of a (ate) is / (/nd), etc. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 13-15..
Resolutive :: Resolutive (a.) Serving to dissolve or relax.
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement..
Graspless :: Graspless (a.) Without a grasp; relaxed.
Relax :: Relax (n.) Relaxation.
Slip :: Slip (n.) A leash or string by which a dog is held; -- so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand..
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To remit attention or effort; to become less diligent; to unbend; as, to relax in study..
Slake :: Slake (v. i.) To slacken; to become relaxed.
Lenient :: Lenient (a.) Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; -- sometimes followed by of.
Emollition :: Emollition (n.) The act of softening or relaxing; relaxation.
Relax :: Relax (n.) To make lax or loose; to make less close, firm, rigid, tense, or the like; to slacken; to loosen; to open; as, to relax a rope or cord; to relax the muscles or sinews..
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