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to ease off
[phrase form: ease]
01
to become less severe, intense, or harsh
02
to reduce or moderate the quantity or intensity of something
03
to start treating someone less severely than before
Example
The intense heat started to ease off in the evening as the sun set.
The doctor assured the patient that the pain would gradually ease off with proper medication.
As the storm moved away, the winds began to ease off, and the rain subsided.
The teacher noticed the students' anxiety easing off as they gained confidence in the subject.
As tensions in the room escalated, the mediator worked to create an environment where emotions could ease off.
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