Ease

/iːz/

noun

  1. Ability, the means to do something, particularly:

  2. Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness, particularly:

  3. Relief, an end to discomfort, particularly:

Synonyms: ability, dexterity, facility, skill, comfort, peace, free time, leisure

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

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