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[ verb ] become less intense

Used in print

(The Horseman and Fair World, 84:46...)

Then , after emasculation , he was eased_up for a_couple_of weeks .

Related terms

decrease

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[ verb ] move in order to make room for someone for something

Examples

"The park gave way to a supermarket" "`Move over,' he told the crowd"

Used in print

("National Affairs"...)

A_few minutes later , FBI_agent Francis_Crosby , talking fast , eased_up the ramp to the plane , unarmed .

Related terms

move abandon

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[ verb ] make less strong or severe

Synonyms

let_up ease_off

Examples

"he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"

Related terms

change letup

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