eases up
Becomes less intense
Eases up means to become less intense, severe, or demanding.
Rain eases up when it slackens.
A boss eases up when she stops pushing so hard.
The pain should ease up after a few hours.
To ease up on someone is to treat them less harshly: Ease up on the new guy—he's still learning.
- lessensMakes smaller in degree
- lets goRelinquishes hold, or urges haste
- unwindsReleases tension gradually
- winds downGradually decreases activity
- calms downBecomes less agitated
cools off · slows down · backs off · comforts · decompresses · reassures · diminishes · loosens · lightens up · decelerates · consoles · mitigates · settles · softens · mellows · alleviates · relents · gives way
eases upintensifies
Increases in strength
ramps up · tightens up · cracks down · bears down · escalates
eases upspeeds up
Increases velocity or pace
accelerates · steps on it · quickens · hurries up · floors it
eases updigs in
Fortifies one's position
buckles down · bears down · applies oneself · knuckles down · goes all out
ease, eases, eased, easing, easy, easily, easiness, uneasy, uneasily