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1. (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
   "the woman's fears were eased";
   - alleviated, relieved

1. Move gently or carefully
   "He eased himself into the chair"
    
2. Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
   "ease the pain in your legs";
   - comfort
    
3. Make easier
   "you could ease the process by sharing your knowledge";
   - facilitate, alleviate, grease [informal]
    
4. Lessen the intensity of or calm
   "The news eased my conscience";
   - still, allay, relieve

See also: give, mitigated

Type of: aid, alleviate, assist, assuage, comfort, console, go, help, locomote, move, palliate, relieve, solace, soothe, travel

Encyclopedia: Ease