 let_up |
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| 1. | [ verb ] become less in amount or intensity | |
| Synonyms: | die_away slack_off slack abate | |
| Examples: | "The storm abated" "The rain let up after a few hours" |
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| Related terms: | decrease letup | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make less strong or severe | |
| Synonyms: | ease_off ease_up | |
| Examples: | "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down" |
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| Related terms: | change letup | |
| Similar spelling: |
lead_up letup |
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