Synonyms of let up

Noun


1. letup, lull, pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension

usage: a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"

Verb


1. abate, let up, slack off, slack, die away, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"

2. ease up, ease off, let up, change, alter, modify

usage: reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"

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