Relax

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlæks/

Relax (verb)

  1. to become calm and less worried or tense.
  2. to make your body or muscles less tight or stiff.
  3. to make rules or controls less strict.

Examples

  • Take a deep breath to relax after a long day.
  • Listening to music helps me relax in the evening.

Common collocations: relax completely, relax and unwind, relax muscles, relax the body, relax regulations

Synonyms of Relax

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Relax

  • — when discussing mental or physical tension
  • — when referring to muscle or emotional tightness