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1. A change for the better
   - moderation, relief
    
2. The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
   - easement, alleviation, relief

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
    
4. Lessen the intensity of or calm
   "The news eased my conscience"
   - still, allay, relieve

Derived forms: easings

See also: ease up

Type of: aid, alleviate, alteration, assist, assuage, change, comfort, console, decrease, diminution, go, help, locomote, modification, move, palliate, reduction, relieve, solace, soothe, step-down, travel

Encyclopedia: Ease