relaxation

Noun

Meaning

The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rest ease liberalization loosening repose easiness slackening jinks play serenity peace break reduction sleep sport

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Antonyms

hydra wraith banshee minotaur hobgoblin work

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Hypernyms

growth increase operation relief weakening easing

Hyponyms

sleeping leisure dormancy thaw laziness dreaminess

Related terms

relax relaxant relaxable relaxative

Phrases with the word

T1 relaxation time rest and relaxation T2 relaxation time relaxation room half-relaxation time period of relaxation

Examples

took his repose by the swimming pool Source: Internet

the easiness we feel when sleeping Source: Internet

the relaxation of requirements Source: Internet

the loosening of his grip Source: Internet

the slackening of the wind Source: Internet

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the governor of Kano state, has announced the relaxation of the lockdown order imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

relaxacon relaxant relaxase relaxation aid relaxation area relaxation behavior