verb

1. To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

   “He eased his conscience by confessing.”

2. To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

   “He loosened his shoe to ease the pain.”

3. To give respite to (someone).

   “The provision of extra staff eased their workload.”

Synonyms: allay, alleviate, assuage, lessen, reduce, assuage, salve, give someone a break

noun

1. The act by which something is eased.