Related Clues:

• Applies less pressure (with "up")
• Uncomplicates
• ___ up (relaxes)
• Makes less taut
• Becomes friendlier
• Lets (up)
• Makes less burdensome
• Decreases, as pain
• Disburdens
• Warms
• Relieves, lightens
• Lessens tensions
• Assuages or slackens
• Tailors' allowances
• Borders, margins