be merciful

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

grow increase worry

advance ascend continue free rise

build

excuse exempt leave pardon refrain from

absolve discharge dispense forbear pity release relent spring

bail out be lenient get off the hook get out of hock give a break give quarter to go easy on let go let off privilege from pull out of the fire relieve from save bacon save from save neck