Definition of relaxes

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• relaxes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
• relaxes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
• relaxes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of relaxes

• make less taut (verb)

  Examples

  1. relax the tension on the rope

  Synonyms

  1. unbend
• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease (verb)

  Examples

  1. He relaxed in the hot tub
  2. Let's all relax after a hard day's work

  Synonyms

  1. decompress
  2. loosen up
  3. slow down
  4. unbend
  5. unwind
• become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner (verb)

  Examples

  1. our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group

  Synonyms

  1. loosen up
• make less active or fast (verb)

  Examples

  1. Don't relax your efforts now

  Synonyms

  1. slack
  2. slack up
  3. slacken
• make less severe or strict (verb)

  Examples

  1. The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught

  Synonyms

  1. loosen
• cause to feel relaxed (verb)

  Examples

  1. A hot bath always relaxes me

  Synonyms

  1. loosen up
  2. make relaxed
  3. unlax
  4. unstrain
  5. unwind
• become loose or looser or less tight (verb)

  Examples

  1. the rope relaxed

  Synonyms

  1. loose
  2. loosen
• become less severe or strict (verb)

  Examples

  1. The rules relaxed after the new director arrived

  Synonyms

  1. loosen

See definition of relaxes in Merriam Webster