Scrabble & Words with friends points
- relax is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
- relax is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
- relax is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13
Definition of relax
- make less taut (verb)
Examples
- relax the tension on the rope
Synonyms
- unbend
- become less tense, rest, or take one's ease (verb)
Examples
- He relaxed in the hot tub
- Let's all relax after a hard day's work
Synonyms
- decompress
- loosen up
- slow down
- unbend
- unwind
- become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner (verb)
Examples
- our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group
Synonyms
- loosen up
- make less active or fast (verb)
Examples
- Don't relax your efforts now
Synonyms
- slack
- slack up
- slacken
- make less severe or strict (verb)
Examples
- The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught
Synonyms
- loosen
- cause to feel relaxed (verb)
Examples
- A hot bath always relaxes me
Synonyms
- loosen up
- make relaxed
- unlax
- unstrain
- unwind
- become loose or looser or less tight (verb)
Examples
- the rope relaxed
Synonyms
- loose
- loosen
- become less severe or strict (verb)
Examples
- The rules relaxed after the new director arrived
Synonyms
- loosen
See definition of relax in Merriam Webster