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Opposite of present participle for to be anxious or concerned
“How do you relax with all this turbulence on the plane?”
Opposite of present participle for to feel great fear about something
“You need to relax, all this overtime and stress is making you tense.”
Opposite of present participle for to tighten, especially one's muscles
“I allow my muscles to relax, and then begin to breathe at my regular pace.”
Opposite of present participle for to be emotionally stirred up with a negative emotion, especially anger
“They relax and feel relief because they know that the worst is behind them.”
Opposite of present participle for to work hard and for long hours, especially till late at night or the early hours of the morning
Opposite of present participle for to hasten the progress of or make easier
“Although the pilot decided to slow the rate of descent and airspeed of the plane, there was no noticeable reduction in the level of vibration.”
(usually of an object) Opposite of present participle for to physically strain, or to apply force as to cause strain
“My new shoes would gradually begin to give after several hours of being worn.”
Opposite of present participle for to attempt or try to do (something)
“My last act as a wizard will be to send you all safely back to Elspeth, and after that, I shall finally rest.”
Opposite of present participle for to suffocate a person's space as if to coerce them into doing something
“He tried his best to make conversation but would relent when it became obvious she wasn't interested.”
Opposite of present participle for to pant or breathe hard or with difficulty
“He doubled over and started panting heavily for a period but was able to relax and resume the race.”
Opposite of present participle for to perform a show or in a show
“The musician would rest in between shows by visiting the beautiful northern beaches.”
Opposite of present participle for to make great demands on the capacity or resources of
“With the last of the country's baby boom generation soon entering the labor market, the strain on resources and competition for jobs will begin to abate.”
Opposite of present participle for to engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness
“She knew she would have to rest after climbing, so she began her ascent.”
The force per unit area exerted by a fluid against a surface with which it is in contact
“The mass loaded on the piston exerts constant pressure on the gas while it expands.”
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