Related Clues:

• Smoothes, as the way
• Ameliorates
• Backs off (with ''up'')
• Relieves pressure
• Goes sledding
• Slacks off
• Moves gingerly
• Shipwreck settings
• Moves cautiously
• Reduces, as pressure
• Lessens, as a load
• Backs off, with ''up''
• Makes less difficult
• Moderates
• Lightens, as a burden