relation, n. [connection], [bearing], [relationship], reference, correlation, [alliance], [correspondence], [relevancy]; affinity, consanguinity, [kindred], kinship, cognation, filiation; [telling], [account], [recital], [narration], [narrative], [detail], [report]. Antonyms: irrelation, alienage.
relationship, n. [kindred], affinity, [alliance], kinship, cognation.
relationship by blood. consanguinity; cognation; agnation.
relationship by marriage. affinity.
relative, a. relating, referring, respecting, pertaining; [particular], [definite], [specific], [pertinent].
relative, n. [relation], [kinsman], kinswoman, [connection]; cognate, agnate. Associated words: nepotism, nepotic, nepotist.
relax, v. [loosen], [slacken]; [abate], [diminish], [mitigate], [temper].
relaxation, n. loosening, slackening; [diversion], [recreation], [rest].
relay, n. reinforcement.
release, v. [liberate], [loose], [discharge], [free], [acquit], extricate, [disengage], [relinquish], [absolve], remit, [relieve], exonerate, disencumber.