Recreation or rest, especially after a period of work
“Set aside time every day for some rest and relaxation. I realize you may think you don't have time, but you must create time.”
The state of being free from emotional or mental tension or anxiety
“Once you have entered a state of relaxation, begin repeating your new belief statement over and over, either out loud or in your mind.”
A state of sleep or slumber
“The deeper and deeper you go into this state of relaxation, the more memories, colors, and conscious images you will conjure.”
A loss, or the reduction, of tension or tightness
“Enjoy the relaxation of your muscles for approximately twenty seconds, then move on to the next exercise.”
The action of making a rule or restriction less strict
“With such success at raising funds without raising taxes, it's not surprising that there came a relaxation of the rules surrounding how funds could be invested.”
An easing of intensity or severity
“There was no relaxation in the intensity of the interrogation, as Scotland challenged Falkenhorst that he must have known the British men were going to a concentration camp.”
The state or process of experiencing pleasure or joy in something
Freedom from worries or problems
A relaxing of tension, especially between countries
An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy
A feeling of intense happiness
Immoral conduct or behavior
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