limp or sagging, especially in reference to muscles or skin

(literary) relaxation and tension; originally referring to the tightening and loosening of a bowstring, it now describes the rhythm of work and rest or the alternating pace of events.

to relax or slacken; refers to a situation, mood, or atmosphere becoming less tense or strained

Tension alternating with relaxation; originally describing a balance between strictness and leniency in governance, now more commonly used to describe balancing work or study with leisure.

To cease to be binding or become lax, especially of laws, customs, or discipline, due to neglect or a failure to enforce them.

(literary) to lift a ban; to relax a prohibition

relaxation techniques used in alternative medicine or psychology to reduce stress

(idiom) a woman loses her partner's affection as her physical beauty declines with age

To discard or let something fall into disuse; to neglect laws, customs, or duties

slack or relaxed in discipline and effort; negligent

Refers to the laws, discipline, and social order of a country being loose or ignored.

to relax or slacken (of discipline, efforts, or rules)

to alternate relaxation with tension; to maintain a balance between hard work and recreation

appearing to be calm or relaxed on the surface while actually being in a state of high tension or urgency

to reduce or lighten a criminal penalty

(bound form) relaxation and tightening of a bowstring; used to describe the balance between strictness and lenience in work or governance

A type of fever where the body temperature fluctuates significantly during the day but does not return to normal.

a medicine used to reduce muscle tension or prevent muscle spasms

unconventional and unrestrained; behaving in a way that ignores social norms or rules