relax

In transitive terms the difference between relax and absolve

is that relax is to relieve (something) from stress while absolve is to pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically.

As an adjective soft

is easily giving way under pressure.

As an interjection soft

is (archaic) be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

As an adverb soft

is (lb) softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

As a noun soft

is a soft or foolish person; an idiot.

As a verb relax is

to calm down.

In lang=en terms the difference between relax and reduce

is that relax is to relieve (something) from stress while reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.

As verbs the difference between relax and reduce

is that relax is to calm down while reduce is to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower, to impair.

As verbs the difference between relax and goof

is that relax is to calm down while goof is (us) to make a mistake.

As a noun goof is

(us) a mistake or error,.

Loosen is a synonym of relax.

As verbs the difference between relax and loosen

is that relax is to calm down while loosen is to make loose.

As verbs the difference between relax and unbend

is that relax is to calm down while unbend is to free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen.

As a proper noun bristle

is (slang|humorous) bristol, england (in imitation of the local dialect).

As a verb relax is

to calm down.

In lang=en terms the difference between relax and express

is that relax is to relieve (something) from stress while express is to press, squeeze out (especially said of milk).

As verbs the difference between relax and express

is that relax is to calm down while express is (senseid) to convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

As an adjective express is

(not comparable) moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

As a noun express is

a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly or express can be (obsolete) the action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.

In transitive terms the difference between contract and relax

is that contract is to gain or acquire (an illness) while relax is to relieve (something) from stress.

In intransitive terms the difference between contract and relax

is that contract is to make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain while relax is to become less severe or tense.

As verbs the difference between contract and relax

is that contract is to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen while relax is to calm down.

As a noun contract

is an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As an adjective contract

is contracted; affianced; betrothed.

As verbs the difference between play and relax

is that play is (lb) to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment while relax is to calm down.

As a noun play

is activity for amusement only, especially among the young.