1. To become less tense; SYN. unlax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down.
2. To become less tight; SYN. loose.
3. To cause to feel relaxed; SYN. unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed.
4. To make less tight; SYN. unbend.
(Homonym: wrest).
1. To be at rest; SYN. repose.
2. To be inactive, refrain from acting on something.
3. To be inherent or innate in; SYN. reside, repose.
4. To give a rest to.
5. To not move; be in a resting position.
6. To put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying.
7. To take a short breath; SYN. breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather.