Related Clues:

• Takes the edge off
• Smoothes, as the way
• Ameliorates
• Backs off (with ''up'')
• Relieves pressure
• Goes effortlessly
• Slacks off
• Moves gingerly
• Moves cautiously
• Lessens in force
• Reduces, as pressure
• Lessens, as a load
• Backs off, with ''up''
• Makes less difficult
• Moderates