What does "ease up" mean?

To become more relaxed or less demanding.

What is a synonym for "ease up"?

Common synonyms include: abate, arrest, backpedal, backwater, bate, brake.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Verb

1
To become more relaxed or less demanding. informal, intransitive
"I suggest that you ease up a bit at work. You're getting stressed out."
2
reduce pressure or intensity wordnet
3
To reduce one's speed. informal, intransitive
"He came hurtling round the corner, but quickly eased up when he saw Jane standing there."
4
become less intense wordnet
5
move in order to make room for someone for something wordnet

"I suggest that you ease up a bit at work. You're getting stressed out."