To become more lenient.
To become loose.
To become less severe or tense.
To make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.
To calm down.
To relieve (something) from stress.
To make something less severe or tense.
To make something loose.
To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.
To struggle in opposition; to be in contention or dispute; to contend; to contest.
To vie; to compete as a rival.