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Synonyms & Antonyms of relaxing
(Entry 1 of 2)
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
- a relaxing cup of chamomile tea
Synonyms for relaxing
- calming,
- comforting,
- dreamy,
- lulling,
- narcotic,
- pacifying,
- quieting,
- sedative,
- soothing,
- tranquilizing
- (also tranquillizing)
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relaxing
verb
present participle of relax
Synonyms & Antonyms of relaxing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
- she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
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Antonyms for relaxing
2
to make less taut
- relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot
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Antonyms for relaxing
3
to refrain from labor or exertion
- I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn
Synonyms for relaxing
Words Related to relaxing
- bumming,
- goldbricking,
- hanging,
- hanging about
- [British],
- hanging around,
- idling,
- loafing,
- slacking (off),
- vegging out
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