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ease up on

VERB

relent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

Example Sentences

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The older and more settled we are, perhaps we ease up on it and instead rest on our reputation and ability to deliver.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Switzerland has gone against a broader move by global regulators to ease up on banks to stimulate economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Greer recently threatened External link tariff hikes or other measures if the EU didn’t ease up on “discriminatory and harassing lawsuits, taxes, fines, and directives” against U.S. technology.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

They don't ease up on one another either.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2023

But since her stroke, Anthony’s doctors had advised her to ease up on her hectic schedule.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

ease up on

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