I . v. a.
1.
Loosen, slacken, loose.
2.
Weaken, enfeeble, debilitate, enervate, unbrace, prostrate, unstring.
3.
Lessen, diminish, reduce, abate, remit, mitigate.
4.
Unbend, ease, divert, recreate, entertain, amuse.
II . v. n.
1.
Become lax, unbend.
2.
Recreate, unbend, take recreation.