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If something eases up , it is reduced in degree, speed, or intensity.
The rain had eased up...
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If you ease up , you start to make less effort.
He told supporters not to ease up even though he’s leading in the presidential race...
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If you ease up on someone or something, your behaviour or attitude towards them becomes less severe or strict. ( INFORMAL )
Officials have eased up on the press restrictions.
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