Answer: easeup

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