LET UP Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlet-ˌəp

as in slowdown

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something the downpour continued for hours without letup

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let up

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verb

as in to stop

to come to an end the rain let up just as we reached the house

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as in to decrease

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the windmill slowed down as the wind let up

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Recent Examples of letup

Noun

Throughout the season there was no letup in spending by the nation’s wealthiest, with by some statistics the top 10 income percentile accounting for 50 percent of spending. —

David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025 There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either. —

Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025

Verb

Four months of chemotherapy followed, with nausea and exhaustion that never quite let up. —

Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026 The affinity for bold outdoor colors took off during the pandemic when homeowners were looking for a creative outlet–and that hasn’t let up. —

Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for letup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup

Noun

Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
In theory, a resilient labor market could afford central bankers leeway to raise interest rates in an effort to dial back inflation, since elevated borrowing costs risk a hiring slowdown.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026