Relax |
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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Relax |
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. |
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Relax |
Hence, to relieve from attention or effort; to ease; to recreate; to divert; as, amusement relaxes the mind. |
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Relax |
To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open; as, an aperient relaxes the bowels. |
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Relax |
To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax. |
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