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relax vs decrease

decrease vs relax

relax is not a noun while decrease is a noun.

relax and decrease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relax No No Yes No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of relax; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than relax:
  • relax: make less active or fast
  • decrease: make become smaller
Other hypernyms of relax include lessen, minify.
relax (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
relax (verb) decrease (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease decrease in size, extent, or range
cause to feel relaxed make become smaller
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 relax and decrease

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