ease off (verb)

1. In the magical realm, the villain's evil grasp began to ease off as the hero's powers grew stronger.

2. According to Greek mythology, Zeus created a storm to ease off the anger of the gods.

3. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing ease off!

4. With each brushstroke, the artist gently eased off the paint to create a beautiful blend of colors.

1. During World War II, the intensity of the fighting eventually began to ease off as the Allied forces made progress.

2. In the 1920s, the trend for wearing corsets to achieve a slim waist started to ease off as women embraced more relaxed styles.

3. In this comic strip, the tension between the two characters eases off as they find a common ground for understanding.

4. As the suspense builds up in the horror movie, the terrifying scenes temporarily ease off, giving the audience a momentary relief.