Definitions

go easy

VERB

calm down

Synonyms

WEAK

chill out control oneself cool down cool it cool off get hold of oneself keep cool regain one's composure relax rest restrain oneself simmer down take it easy

VERB

forbear

Synonyms

STRONG

abstain avoid bridle cease curb decline desist escape eschew evade forgo inhibit keep omit pause refrain restrain sacrifice shun stop withhold

WEAK

hold back keep from

Antonyms

STRONG

accept aid allow assist begin continue encourage face free go help indulge keep on let go meet release restart start use

WEAK

involve partake

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go easy

“The Book of Pizza” warns readers to go easy on the toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

"They are very intent on trying to win the soft influence battle to try and persuade politicians to go easy on them."

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Your $400,000 inheritance can be used to supplement your current income and, if managed judiciously — go easy on the gifts — it could last you into your 80s and beyond.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026

The good news, though, is that L.A. is brimming with delicious restaurants and aesthetic bars that go easy on the pockets — both for you and your guests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025

“But maybe you should go easy on our oxygen supply.”

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

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