The term 'ease up' is a phrase used to indicate that someone should reduce the intensity of their actions or RELAX. This phrase can be broken down into six words, each with three to seven letters, which are commonly used in crossword puzzles. The words are 'LET, ' 'LOOSEN, ' 'RELENT, ' 'ABATE, ' 'EBB, ' 'RELIEVE, ' and 'RELAX.' Each of these words has a similar meaning, indicating that one should reduce the intensity of their actions or RELAX.