relax

(verb) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. Synonyms: loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down. Examples: "He relaxed in the hot tub." "Let's all relax after a hard day's work."

(verb) make less taut. Synonyms: unbend. Example: "Relax the tension on the rope."

(verb) become loose or looser or less tight. Synonyms: loosen, loose. Examples: "The noose loosened." "The rope relaxed."

(verb) cause to feel relaxed. Synonyms: unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed. Example: "A hot bath always relaxes me."

(verb) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner. Synonyms: loosen up. Example: "Our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group."

(verb) make less severe or strict. Synonyms: loosen. Example: "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught."

(verb) become less severe or strict. Synonyms: loosen. Example: "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived."

(verb) make less active or fast. Synonyms: slack, slacken, slack up. Examples: "He slackened his pace as he got tired." "Don't relax your efforts now."