Ease off (5)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">ease off</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for abate that I've seen before include "Become less in intensity" , "Become less intense" , "Subside like storm" , "Put an end to" , "Go down like storm" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">ease off</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for slacken that I've seen before include "reduce tension" , "Loosen -- become less busy" , "Ease off (work)" , "relax" , "Make looser" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">ease off</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for relent that I've seen before include "Come round" , "Be more lenient, abandon harsh intentions" , "Change one's mind" , "Give in to influence or pressure" , "Be less strict" .)