| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MODERATE | Less than intense |
| PALER | Less intense. |
| TEMPERED | Rendered less intense |
| ABATES | Becomes less intense |
| ABATE | Become less intense |
| BATE | Make less intense |
| TONEDOWN | Make less intense |
| ABATED | Became less intense. |
| EASEUP | Become less intense |
| EASE | Become less intense |
| SUBSIDE | Become less intense |
| EASEDUP | Got less intense |
| EBB | Become less intense |
| ABATED | Became less intense |
| REMIT | Make less intense. |
| DAMPENED | Made less intense |
| BATE | Make less intense, as one's breath |
