Delay and Relax

Delay

Delay verb - To move or act slowly.

Relax and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relax" instead a verb "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Relax

Relax verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.

Delay and relax are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a verb "Relax".

Nearby Words: relaxed, relaxation, relaxing

Common collocations

life delay life relax life
problem delay problem relax problem
time delay time relax time
bit delay bit relax bit
Other words: breath.
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