Mellow out and Tense

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Mellow out verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.

Usage example: I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end

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Tense is an antonym for mellow out.

Tense verb - To draw tight.

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Mellow out is an antonym for tense.

Nearby Words: tensing, tensed, tension, tenseness, tensely

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