Definitions

let up

VERB

pause

Synonyms

WEAK

abate cease decrease die down die out diminish ease ease off ease up ebb fall moderate release relent slacken slow down stop subside wane

Antonyms

WEAK

continue

Example Sentences

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“They don’t let up with the phone calls,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Luna and Leger Fernández still didn’t let up, saying that they would force the votes to expel the representatives if their resignations weren’t officially tendered by 2 p.m.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

After declining in 2024 and 2023, investment began to surge at the start of 2024 — and it hasn’t let up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Scotland lost men to injury but never let up.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Old Timothy never let up his hypnotic murmuring.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

let up

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