v. 25B6; verb
yoga is helpful in learning to relax : UNWIND, loosen up, ease up/off, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, put one's feet up, take it easy; informal unbutton; N. Amer. informal hang loose, chill out.
a walk will relax you : CALM (DOWN), unwind, loosen up, make less tense/uptight, soothe, pacify, compose.
he relaxed his grip : LOOSEN, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen.
her muscles relaxed : BECOME LESS TENSE, loosen, slacken, unknot.
they relaxed the restrictions : MODERATE, modify, temper, ease (up on), loosen, lighten, dilute, weaken, reduce, decrease; informal let up on.
tense, tighten.