lets up
Becomes less intense
Lets up means to diminish in intensity, force, or severity.
It typically describes weather, pressure, or unpleasant conditions that ease or relax after a period of persistence.
The rain finally let up around noon.
Once the boss lets up on the deadlines, we can catch our breath.
The related noun letup describes a pause or reduction in something intense or demanding.
- slows downReduces velocity progressively
- dies downGradually becomes less intense
- dies awayGradually diminishes to nothing
- taper offReduce gradually in intensity
- tapers offGradually becomes less
wears off · rain · subside · wane · relent · abate · calms down · blows over · relax · slacken · ease off · diminish · relief · drizzle · storm · fade away · calm · pause
persistence/continuation
lets uppersists
Carries on stubbornly
continues · keeps up · carries on · goes on · keeps on
pressure/effort
lets upbears down
Exerts heavy pressure
doubles down · clamps down · tightens · cracks down · piles on