Meaning of the word "ease up" in English

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ease up

US /iːz ʌp/

UK /iːz ʌp/

to reduce in intensity, degree, or pressure

Example:

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The rain began to ease up after an hour.

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You need to ease up on the gas pedal.

Synonym:

abate lessen relax slacken let up

to become less strict or demanding

Example:

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The teacher decided to ease up on the homework.

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You should ease up on your criticism.

Synonym:

relax lighten up go easy on

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