Definition of relax

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Relax (v. i.) To abate in severity; to become less rigorous.

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Vasodilator :: Vasodilator (a.) Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest..
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax..
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To abate in severity; to become less rigorous.
Relax :: Relax (v. i.) To remit attention or effort; to become less diligent; to unbend; as, to relax in study..
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..
Relax :: Relax (n.) Relaxation.
Relax :: Relax (n.) 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..
Proctocele :: Proctocele (n.) Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani..
Unbend :: Unbend (v. t.) A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care..
Relaxative :: Relaxative (n.) A relaxant.
Relaxed :: Relaxed (imp. & p. p.) of Rela.
Relaxant :: Relaxant (n.) A medicine that relaxes; a laxative.
Release :: Release (n.) To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance..
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.
Unbend :: Unbend (v. i.) To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed.
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law..
Relax :: Relax (n.) To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open; as, an aperient relaxes the bowels..
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..
Exsolution :: Exsolution (n.) Relaxation.
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