Answer: easeup

AnswerCrossword Clue
EASEUP

Lower the intensity

EASEUP

Become moderate

EASEUP

Put the brakes on

EASEUP
Slack off
EASEUP
Show a little mercy
EASEUPAbate
EASEUPSlacken
EASEUPRelax
EASEUPGet lighter
EASEUPGo light (on)
EASEUP"Chill!"
EASEUPSoften
EASEUP"Take a chill pill!"
EASEUPTaper off
EASEUPRelent
EASEUPBack off
EASEUPSubside
EASEUPModerate
EASEUPRelax.
EASEUPLessen.
EASEUPModerate.
EASEUPSlacken.
EASEUPMake less severe
EASEUPRelax the rules
EASEUPLessen
EASEUPNot be so hard
EASEUPFall off
EASEUPBe a bit less critical
EASEUPDe-intensify
EASEUPBecome less intense
EASEUP"Back off!"
EASEUPGo slower
EASEUPShow some leniency