ease up

US /iːz ʌp/

UK /iːz ʌp/

1.

to reduce in intensity, degree, or pressure

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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.

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abate lessen relax slacken let up

2.

to become less strict or demanding

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The teacher decided to ease up on the homework.

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You should ease up on your criticism.

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relax lighten up go easy on

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ease up on ease ease off on the up and up up up to come up with