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The act by which something is eased
“The easing of tension within the classroom allowed for a more productive learning environment.”
The action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
The act of correcting something
Serving or tending to reduce pain or suffering
Serving to alleviate a person's feelings of grief or distress
Present participle for to make more bearable
“Lemongrass, geranium, and ginger are thought to be able to help ease digestive difficulties.”
Present participle for to reduce in intensity
“Sleep would ease the effects of the drug, but right now, Bixby wanted to be alert.”
Present participle for to free from anxiety or worry
“It would certainly ease my mind if I could figure out what the cause of the problem is.”
Present participle for to become less serious or severe
“Kelly was overburdened with work, but the tension she felt would ease once help arrived.”
Present participle for to facilitate or reduce the difficulty of
“Members have established a website to ease the dissemination of information about their work.”
Present participle for to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“I would slowly ease the cork out of the champagne bottle.”
Present participle for to loosen or slacken the tension of
“Once the ladder is past the point you wish to access, ease the rope until the ladder locks into position.”
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