Clues for the word "RELAX"

We've had 97 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 334 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on May 24, 2026.

Definition of relax

n. - To make lax or loose; to make less close, firm, rigid, tense, or the like; to slacken; to loosen; to open; as, to relax a rope or cord; to relax the muscles or sinews.
n. - To make less severe or rigorous; to abate the stringency of; to remit in respect to strenuousness, earnestness, or effort; as, to relax discipline; to relax one's attention or endeavors.
n. - Hence, to relieve from attention or effort; to ease; to recreate; to divert; as, amusement relaxes the mind.
n. - To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open; as, an aperient relaxes the bowels.
v. i. - To become lax, weak, or loose; as, to let one's grasp relax.
v. i. - To abate in severity; to become less rigorous.
v. i. - To remit attention or effort; to become less diligent; to unbend; as, to relax in study.
n. - Relaxation.
a. - Relaxed; lax; hence, remiss; careless.