The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
The transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule from a higher energy level to a lower one; the opposite of excitation
The release following musical tension.
A diminution of tone, tension, or firmness; specifically in pathology: a looseness; a diminution of the natural and healthy tone of parts.
Remission of attention or application.
Unbending; recreation; a state or occupation intended to give mental or bodily relief after effort.
Remission or abatement of rigor.
Dizziness or giddiness.
(usually following “give”) A brief experiment or trial.
Something that whirls.
A rapid series of events.
An act of whirling.
A confused tumult.
To make something or someone whirl.
To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to snatch.
To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.