Related Clues:

• Lowered the pressure
• Lessened
• Relaxed, as restrictions
• Allayed
• Made better
• Soothed
• Eased, as one's fears
• Eased
• Brought some relief to
• Loosened up
• ___ up (relented)
• Comforted
• Lessened, as pain
• Slacked (off)
• Maneuvered slowly