Lie by
Synonyms for lie by
verb stop doing
cease
desist
end
halt
leave off
let up
quit
rest
spell
give a rest
give up
leave alone
Antonyms for lie by
hire
begin
start
employ
Synonyms
verb be calm; sleep
breathe
relax
lean
unwind
spell
slack
slacken
nod
slumber
recline
loaf
repose
loll
lounge
doze
nap
snooze
dream
idle
laze
let down
let up
sit down
lie down
stretch out
drowse
unbend
unlax
be at ease
be comfortable
compose oneself
ease off
ease up
lie still
put feet up
refresh oneself
slack off
take a break
take a nap
take five
take it easy
take life easy
take ten
take time out
wind down
Antonyms
energize
activate
carry out
walk
do
move
stand
be active
Synonyms
verb give rest, relief
breathe
release
relieve
allow
free
lay off
stand in for
take over
take the place of
Antonyms
burden
use
hold
keep
abuse
run ragged
Usage Notes
See lay1.
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