relax vs act

relax is not a noun while act is a noun.

relax and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relax	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of relax; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than relax:

relax: become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of relax include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

relax (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

relax (verb)	act (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
cause to feel relaxed	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
make less taut	discharge one's duties
become loose or looser or less tight	play a role or part
make less active or fast	perform on a stage or theater
become less severe or strict	behave unnaturally or affectedly
make less severe or strict	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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