Let Up

Synonyms of let up

• relax
• ease off
• slacken

Antonyms of let up

• intensify
• worsen
• escalate

Collocations of let up

rain

Frequency: 70 %

The rain let up just in time for the outdoor event.

wind

Frequency: 60 %

The strong wind finally let up after causing damage to the area.

stress

Frequency: 50 %

She couldn't let up her stress until she finished the project.

pressure

Frequency: 45 %

The team didn't let up the pressure on their opponents until the final whistle.

pain

Frequency: 40 %

The medication helped to let up the pain in his knee.

Idiomatic Expressions for let up

• Phrase: Let up on someone
  Meaning: To stop criticizing, punishing, or pressuring someone
  Usage: I wish my boss would let up on me a little bit; I'm doing the best I can.