relaxen

Definitions of relaxen
  1. verb
    become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
    synonyms: loskomen, ontdooien, ontspannen, versoepelen
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    types:
    freewheelen
    settle into a comfortable sitting position
    type of:
    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    cause to feel relaxed
    synonyms: ontspannen, rusten
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    antonyms:
    verkrampen
    cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
    type of:
    aantasten, stemmen
    act physically on; have an effect upon
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