Relax and Relent

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

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Relent is a synonym for relax in ease topic. In some cases you can use "Relent" instead a verb "Relax".

Nearby Words: relaxed, relaxation, relaxing

Relent verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the fury of the storm relented, and the next day the sun finally broke through the clouds

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Relax is a synonym for relent in ease topic. You can use "Relax" instead a verb "Relent", if it concerns topics such as action, ease off, let up.

Nearby Word: relenting

relax little

relent little

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