Cryptic crossword clue
Relax strike in disheartened association 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNBUTTON

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What does UNBUTTON mean?

UNBUTTON verb
  1. To open (something) by undoing its buttons.
  2. To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

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