to make or become (e.g. a muscle) less tense or rigid

to make (e.g. a rule) less severe or stringent

to lessen the intensity, zeal, or energy of (something)

to relieve (somebody) from nervous tension

to refrain from work or other activity and rest or enjoy leisure or recreation

to cast off inhibition, nervous tension, or anxiety

to make (e.g. a rule) less severe or stringent

said of a muscle or muscle fibre: to stop contracting

to become less intense or severe

to become lax, weak, or loose