letup

Plural: letups

Noun

• A pause, reduction, or cessation of effort or activity.
• a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
  • "there was never a letup in the noise"
• A pause or period of slackening.

Examples

• It rained without letup for many hours.
• There was no LETUP in his aggressive strategy, constantly seeking bonus squares.
• We waited for a letup in the rain, then we ran home before it started again.
• without letup

Synonyms

lull