Relax and Tensing

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

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Tensing is an antonym for relax.

Nearby Words: relaxed, relaxation, relaxing

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Relax is an antonym for tensing in constrict topic.

Nearby Words: tense, tensed, tension, tenser

Because Iron Body requires tensing your body to endure a blow, being forced to relax negates it entirely.

Source: Fanfic / This Bites!
Tensing up as you fasten a saddle only to relax and leave the rider upside down, biting hands, "spooking" and racing off with their rider, kicking anyone stupid enough to get south of their arses, and if they lie down suddenly... get off quick, they're about to roll.

Source: Horsing Around

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