Another word for relax

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relax

v.

To rest
unwind, repose, recline, settle back, make oneself at home, breathe easy, take it easy, take one's time, take a break, sit around, sit back, stop work, lie down, unbend, be at ease, loaf, cool one's heels*, take a breather*, ease off*, take five*, slack off*, decompress*, let one's hair down*; see also rest 1.
To make less rigid
loosen, slacken, bend, ease up on; see decrease 2, ease 2.

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Another word for relax

verb

To reduce in tension, pressure, or rigidity:
ease, let up, loose, loosen, slack, slacken, untighten. See tighten
To take repose by ceasing work or other effort for an interval of time:
rest¹, unbend, unwind. Idioms: lead (or live) the life of Riley, take it easy. See continue