letup

[ let-uhp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. cessation; pause; relief.

Word History and Origins

Origin of letup¹

1835–45, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase let up

Example Sentences

As the months passed with little letup in the bombardment, the Gaza death toll grew exponentially.

From Los Angeles Times

There is no letup for the Clippers during this stretch in which they played four games last week.

From Los Angeles Times

At the rally, there was no letup to the outcries about Gaza, which included “Israel kills two mothers every hour” and “Stop funding genocide.”

From Salon

Even though a civilian government took office in September after almost a decade of military rule, there has been no letup in the number of prosecutions against people who have criticized the monarchy.

From New York Times

But there has been little apparent letup in strikes, with scores of Palestinians killed every day.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• lull
• respite
• slackening