Relax and Sweat

Opposite meaning words

Relax verb - To refrain from labor or exertion.

Usage example: I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

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Sweat is an antonym for relax.

Nearby Words: relaxed, relaxation, relaxing

Sweat verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: spent the afternoon sweating over her tax returns

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Relax is an antonym for sweat.

Nearby Words: sweated, sweaty, sweating, sweatshop, sweater

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