LETUP Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlet-ˌəp

as in slowdown

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something the downpour continued for hours without letup

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let up

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verb

as in to stop

to come to an end the rain let up just as we reached the house

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as in to decrease

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the windmill slowed down as the wind let up

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Recent Examples of letup

Noun

Throughout the season there was no letup in spending by the nation’s wealthiest, with by some statistics the top 10 income percentile accounting for 50 percent of spending. —

David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025 There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either. —

Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025

Verb

However, those sky-high prices have since let up substantially, meaning there is less pressure for companies like Hershey to rely on cheaper alternatives. —

Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 The right-hander let up four home runs, pitched 4⅔ innings and gave up five runs and five hits. —

Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for letup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup

Noun

Fears leading to a travel slowdown After news of rising airfare costs and geopolitical tensions potentially leading to security risks like sleeper cells, the shutdown's airport chaos was the nail in the coffin for Americans who are outright canceling their trips.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The slowdown of the editing rhythm is all the more noticeable because of how playful Lee and Borgli are at the top.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026