Thesaurus

lets up (on)

verb

Save Word

present tense third-person singular of let up (on)

Synonyms & Antonyms of lets up (on)

as in reduces, decreases

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for lets up (on)

decreases,
diminishes,
lessens,
lowers,
reduces,
subdues

muffles,
mutes,
tones (down)

debilitates,
enfeebles,
weakens

benumbs,
blunts,
cauterizes,
dampens,
damps,
deadens,
dulls,
numbs

dwindles,
recedes,
subsides,
tapers (off),
wanes

alleviates,
eases,
lightens

abates,
moderates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for lets up (on)

sharpens,
whets

amplifies,
augments,
beefs (up),
boosts,
consolidates,
deepens,
enhances,
heightens,
intensifies,
magnifies,
redoubles,
steps up,
strengthens

animates,
arouses,
stimulates

Learn More About lets up (on)

Thesaurus Entries Near lets up (on)

lets up

lets up (on)

letter

Cite this Entry

“Lets up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

teem

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks

Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?

gregarious superficial
flashy tetchy

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ