Increase and Let up

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Increase verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.

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Let up is an antonym for increase.

Let up verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Usage example: the windmill slowed down as the wind let up

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Increase is an antonym for let up.

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