Definition of relax

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Relax (n.) To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open; as, an aperient relaxes the bowels..

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Relaxed :: Relaxed (imp. & p. p.) of Rela.
Release :: Release (n.) To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance..
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To abate in severity; to become less rigorous.
Dispensation :: Dispensation (n.) The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; specifically, in the Roman Catholic Church, exemption from some ecclesiastical law or obligation to God which a man has incurred of his own free will (oaths, vows, etc.)..
Fit :: Fit (n.) A passing humor; a caprice; a sudden and unusual effort, activity, or motion, followed by relaxation or insction; an impulse and irregular action..
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement..
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..
Lenient :: Lenient (a.) Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; -- sometimes followed by of.
Relax :: Relax (a.) Relaxed; lax; hence, remiss; careless..
Ease :: Ease (n.) Freedom from anything that pains or troubles; as: (a) Relief from labor or effort; rest; quiet; relaxation; as, ease of body..
Remit :: Remit (v. t.) To relax in intensity; to make less violent; to abate.
Ungive :: Ungive (v. t. & i.) To yield; to relax; to give way.
Relaxative :: Relaxative (n.) A relaxant.
Strabotomy :: Strabismus (n.) An affection of one or both eyes, in which the optic axes can not be directed to the same object, -- a defect due either to undue contraction or to undue relaxation of one or more of the muscles which move the eyeball; squinting; cross-eye..
Spasmodic :: Spasmodic (a.) Soon relaxed or exhausted; convulsive; intermittent; as, spasmodic zeal or industry..
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..
Laxative :: Laxative (a.) Having a tendency to loosen or relax.
Emollition :: Emollition (n.) The act of softening or relaxing; relaxation.
Relaxant :: Relaxant (n.) A medicine that relaxes; a laxative.
Give :: Give (v. i.) To yield to force or pressure; to relax; to become less rigid; as, the earth gives under the feet..
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