Meaning & use
relax
To become less tense, anxious, or rigid; to rest and ease physical or mental strain.
See it in a sentence
After the exam, she finally relaxed with a cup of tea and her favorite show.
Try to relax your shoulders while you breathe out slowly.
A note on using this word
Relax can apply both to muscles or the body ("relax your grip") and to mental states ("relax and enjoy the evening").
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
tensestrain
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