Definition of Let up

1. Verb. Become less in amount or intensity. "The rain let up after a few hours"

Exact synonyms: Abate, Die Away, Slack, Slack Off
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen
Derivative terms: Abatement, Letup

2. Verb. Reduce pressure or intensity. "He eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"
Exact synonyms: Ease Off, Ease Up
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Letup

Definition of Let up

1. Verb. (intransitive of something intense) to lessen ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Let Up

let rip
let sleeping dogs lie
let slide
let slip
let somebody down
let somebody in on
let someone have it
let something slide
let something slip
let the buyer beware
let the cat out of the bag
let the chips fall where they may
let the good times roll
let the perfect be the enemy of the good
let up (current term)
letcha
letched
letches
letching
letchings
letchy
letdown
letdowns
lethal agent
lethal coefficient
lethal dose
lethal dose 50

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