v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: LOOSE 5, ease, ease off, lax, loosen, slack, slacken, untighten
2 to become less tense or reserved FF1C; couldn't relax in crowds FF1E;
Synonyms: ease off, loosen up, unbend, unlax, unwind
Related Words: calm (down), collect (oneself), compose (oneself), cool (off), simmer down
Idioms: be at ease, breathe easily, feel at home, make oneself at home
Contrasted Words: rack (oneself), tense (up)
3
Synonyms: REST 2, rest up, unbend, unlax