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behave vs relax

relax vs behave

behave and relax both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
behave No No Yes No
relax No No Yes No
As verbs, relax is a hyponym of behave; that is, relax is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than behave:
  • behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  • relax: become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
behave (verb) relax (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
behave well or properly cause to feel relaxed
make less taut
become loose or looser or less tight
make less active or fast
become less severe or strict
make less severe or strict
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
Difference between behave and relax

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