Synonyms for relax

Other words for “relax”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “relax”. The most common are loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down.

verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Oppositestense

verb make less taut

Synonymsunbend

verb become loose or looser or less tight

verb cause to feel relaxed

Oppositestense

verb become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

verb make less severe or strict

Synonymsloosen

verb become less severe or strict

Synonymsloosen

verb make less active or fast

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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