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let up

le·tup

US/ˈlɛˌtʌp/ uncommon

verb

1.

become less in amount or intensity

  • “The storm abated”
  • “The rain let up after a few hours”
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2.

reduce pressure or intensity

  • “he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down”
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Origin

Deverbal from let up.

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