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87 Words That Start With REL

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relace (verb) lace again
relapse (noun) a failure to maintain a higher state Synonyms: backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapsing, reversion, reverting
(verb) go back to bad behavior Synonyms: fall back, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress
(verb) deteriorate in health Synonyms: get worse
relapsing (noun) a failure to maintain a higher state Synonyms: backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, reversion, reverting
relatable (adjective) having a manner or nature that is easy to relate to
relate (verb) make a logical or causal connection Synonyms: associate, colligate, connect, link, link up, tie in
(verb) give an account of; narrate
(verb) have or establish a relationship to
(verb) be relevant to Synonyms: bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, touch, touch on
(verb) be in a relationship with Synonyms: interrelate
related (adjective) connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage
(adjective) being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics Synonyms: related to
relatedness (noun) a particular manner of connectedness
relation (noun) an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
(noun) (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups
(noun) sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur Synonyms: carnal knowledge, coition, coitus, copulation, intercourse, sex act, sexual congress, sexual intercourse, sexual relation
(noun) (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time Synonyms: relation back
(noun) an act of narration Synonyms: recounting, telling
(noun) a person related by blood or marriage Synonyms: relative
relational (adjective) having a relation or being related
relations (noun) mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups Synonyms: dealings
relationship (noun) a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) Synonyms: human relationship
(noun) (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Synonyms: family relationship, kinship
(noun) a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
(noun) a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries
relative (adjective) estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete Synonyms: comparative
(adjective) properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' Synonyms: proportional
(noun) an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) Synonyms: congenator, congener, congeneric
(noun) a person related by blood or marriage Synonyms: relation
relatively (adverb) in a relative manner; by comparison to something else Synonyms: comparatively
relativisation (noun) the act or result of making relative or regarding as relative rather than absolute. Synonyms: relativization
relativise (verb) consider or treat as relative Synonyms: relativize
relativism (noun) (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
relativistic (adjective) relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity
(adjective) of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism
relativistically (adverb) by the theory of relativity
relativity (noun) the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else
(noun) (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts Synonyms: Einstein's theory of relativity, relativity theory, theory of relativity
relativization (noun) the act or result of making relative or regarding as relative rather than absolute. Synonyms: relativisation
relativize (verb) consider or treat as relative Synonyms: relativise
relatum (noun) a term in a proposition that is related to the referent of the proposition
relax (verb) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease Synonyms: decompress, loosen up, slow down, unbend, unwind
(verb) cause to feel relaxed Synonyms: loosen up, make relaxed, unlax, unstrain, unwind
(verb) make less taut Synonyms: unbend
(verb) become loose or looser or less tight Synonyms: loose, loosen
(verb) make less active or fast Synonyms: slack, slack up, slacken
(verb) become less severe or strict Synonyms: loosen
(verb) make less severe or strict Synonyms: loosen
(verb) become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner Synonyms: loosen up
relaxant (adjective) tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension
(noun) a drug that relaxes and relieves tension
relaxation (noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) Synonyms: ease, repose, rest
(noun) the act of making less strict Synonyms: liberalisation, liberalization
(noun) a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount Synonyms: relaxation method
(noun) an occurrence of control or strength weakening Synonyms: loosening, slackening
(noun) a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry Synonyms: easiness
(noun) (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance Synonyms: relaxation behavior
(noun) (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
relaxed (adjective) without strain or anxiety
relaxedness (noun) The quality of being eased or loosened, or of having an easy-going mood or temperament.
relaxer (noun) any agent that produces relaxation
relaxin (noun) hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor
relaxing (adjective) affording physical or mental rest Synonyms: reposeful, restful
relay (noun) the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
(noun) electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit Synonyms: electrical relay
(noun) a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance Synonyms: relay race
(noun) a crew of workers who relieve another crew
(noun) a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
(verb) pass along
(verb) control or operate by relay
relearn (verb) learn something again, as after having forgotten or neglected it
release (noun) activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion Synonyms: outlet, vent
(noun) the act of liberating someone or something Synonyms: freeing, liberation
(noun) the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) Synonyms: discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, sack, sacking
(noun) the act of allowing a fluid to escape Synonyms: spill, spillage
(noun) a formal written statement of relinquishment Synonyms: discharge, waiver
(noun) (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone Synonyms: tone ending
(noun) merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
(noun) a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism Synonyms: button
(noun) an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation Synonyms: handout, press release
(noun) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation Synonyms: acquittance
(noun) euphemistic expressions for death Synonyms: departure, exit, expiration, going, loss, passing
(noun) a process that liberates or discharges something
(verb) generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids Synonyms: secrete
(verb) eliminate (a substance) Synonyms: discharge, eject, exhaust, expel
(verb) make (assets) available Synonyms: free, unblock, unfreeze
(verb) prepare and issue for public distribution or sale Synonyms: bring out, issue, publish, put out
(verb) release, as from one's grip Synonyms: let go, let go of, relinquish
(verb) let (something) fall or spill from a container Synonyms: turn
(verb) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition Synonyms: free, liberate
(verb) part with a possession or right Synonyms: free, give up, relinquish, resign
(verb) grant freedom to; free from confinement Synonyms: free, liberate, loose, unloose, unloosen
(verb) make (information) available for publication Synonyms: free
releasing (adjective) emotionally purging (of e.g. art) Synonyms: cathartic
relegate (verb) assign to a class or kind Synonyms: classify
(verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank Synonyms: break, bump, demote, kick downstairs
(verb) expel, as if by official decree Synonyms: banish, bar
(verb) refer to another person for decision or judgment Synonyms: pass on, submit
relegating (noun) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions Synonyms: delegating, delegation, deputation, relegation
relegation (noun) authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions Synonyms: delegating, delegation, deputation, relegating
(noun) mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position
(noun) the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category
relent (verb) give in, as to influence or pressure Synonyms: soften, yield
relentless (adjective) never-ceasing Synonyms: persistent, unrelenting
(adjective) not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty Synonyms: grim, inexorable, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelenting
relentlessly (adverb) in a relentless manner Synonyms: unrelentingly
relentlessness (noun) mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up Synonyms: inexorability, inexorableness
relevance (noun) the relation of something to the matter at hand Synonyms: relevancy
relevancy (noun) the relation of something to the matter at hand Synonyms: relevance
relevant (adjective) having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
relevantly (adverb) with relevance
reliability (noun) the quality of being dependable or reliable Synonyms: dependability, dependableness, reliableness
reliable (adjective) worthy of reliance or trust Synonyms: dependable
(adjective) conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief Synonyms: authentic
(adjective) worthy of being depended on Synonyms: dependable, honest, true
reliableness (noun) the quality of being dependable or reliable Synonyms: dependability, dependableness, reliability
reliably (adverb) in a faithful manner Synonyms: dependably, faithfully
reliance (noun) certainty based on past experience Synonyms: trust
(noun) the state of relying on something
reliant (adjective) relying on another for support
relic (noun) an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
(noun) something of sentimental value Synonyms: keepsake, souvenir, token
relict (noun) geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared
(noun) an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated
relief (noun) aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
(noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) Synonyms: alleviation, easement, easing
(noun) assistance in time of difficulty Synonyms: ministration, succor, succour
(noun) the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
(noun) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background Synonyms: embossment, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief
(noun) a change for the better Synonyms: easing, moderation
(noun) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement
(noun) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute
(noun) (law) redress awarded by a court
(noun) the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) Synonyms: ease
(noun) a pause for relaxation Synonyms: respite, rest, rest period
relieve (verb) provide physical relief, as from pain Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, palliate
(verb) provide relief for Synonyms: remedy
(verb) alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive Synonyms: lighten
(verb) relieve oneself of troubling information Synonyms: unbosom
(verb) grant exemption or release to Synonyms: excuse, exempt, let off
(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm Synonyms: allay, ease, still
(verb) take by stealing
(verb) free from a burden, evil, or distress
(verb) save from ruin, destruction, or harm Synonyms: salvage, salve, save
(verb) free someone temporarily from his or her obligations Synonyms: take over
(verb) grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to Synonyms: exempt, free
relieved (adjective) (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear Synonyms: alleviated, eased
(adjective) extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary Synonyms: jutting, projected, projecting, protruding, sticking, sticking out
reliever (noun) a pitcher who does not start the game Synonyms: fireman, relief pitcher
(noun) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, stand-in, substitute
(noun) a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies Synonyms: allayer, comforter
relievo (noun) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background Synonyms: embossment, relief, rilievo, sculptural relief
religion (noun) a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny Synonyms: faith, religious belief
(noun) an institution to express belief in a divine power Synonyms: faith, organized religion
religionism (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal Synonyms: pietism, religiosity, religiousism
(noun) exaggerated religious zealotry
religionist (noun) a person addicted to religion or a religious zealot
religiosity (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal Synonyms: pietism, religionism, religiousism
religious (adjective) having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
(adjective) of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows
(adjective) concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church Synonyms: spiritual
(adjective) extremely scrupulous and conscientious
(noun) a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
religiousism (noun) exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal Synonyms: pietism, religionism, religiosity
religiously (adverb) by religion Synonyms: sacredly
(adverb) with extreme conscientiousness Synonyms: conscientiously, scrupulously
religiousness (noun) piety by virtue of being devout Synonyms: devoutness
(noun) the quality of being extremely conscientious
reline (verb) put new lines on
(verb) provide with a new lining
relinquish (verb) release, as from one's grip Synonyms: let go, let go of, release
(verb) turn away from; give up Synonyms: foreswear, quit, renounce
(verb) part with a possession or right Synonyms: free, give up, release, resign
(verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to Synonyms: dispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, waive
relinquished (adjective) that has been withdrawn or retreated from
relinquishing (noun) the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. Synonyms: relinquishment
(noun) a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. Synonyms: relinquishment
relinquishment (noun) the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. Synonyms: relinquishing
(noun) a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. Synonyms: relinquishing
reliquary (noun) a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
relish (noun) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth Synonyms: flavor, flavour, nip, sapidity, savor, savour, smack, tang
(noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment Synonyms: gusto, zest, zestfulness
(noun) spicy or savory condiment
(verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in Synonyms: bask, enjoy, savor, savour
relishing (noun) taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality Synonyms: degustation, savoring, savouring, tasting
relistening (noun) the act of hearing again Synonyms: rehearing
relive (verb) experience again, often in the imagination Synonyms: live over
reliving (noun) a recurrence of a prior experience Synonyms: re-experiencing
reload (verb) place a new load on
(verb) load anew Synonyms: recharge
relocate (verb) become established in a new location
(verb) move or establish in a new location
relocated (adjective) settled in a new location Synonyms: resettled
relocation (noun) the act of changing your residence or place of business Synonyms: move
(noun) the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) Synonyms: resettlement
reluctance (noun) a certain degree of unwillingness Synonyms: disinclination, hesitancy, hesitation, indisposition
(noun) (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
reluctant (adjective) disinclined to become involved
(adjective) not eager
(adjective) unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom Synonyms: loath, loth
reluctantly (adverb) with reluctance
reluctivity (noun) (physics) the resistance of a material to the establishment of a magnetic field in it
rely (verb) have faith or confidence in Synonyms: bank, bet, calculate, count, depend, look, reckon, swear
relyric (verb) write new lyrics for (a song)

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