Synonyms for

Easing

Verb / ˈi:zɪŋ / Another word for easing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something less difficult or painful

Synonyms & similar words

ease relieve relief alleviate moderation facilitate comfort still alleviation allay easement soothing relieving alleviating calming mitigating lessening reducing moderating softening pacifying appeasing comforting assuaging allaying quelling blunting dulling numbing deadening suppressing

Synonyms by register

Formal

alleviation mitigation amelioration lessening

Informal

chilling out taking it easy calming down relaxing

Literary

assuagement lulling softening

Antonyms

tightening intensifying worsening aggravating increasing hardening

Common collocations

  • easing the pain
  • easing the burden
  • easing the tension
  • easing the pressure
  • easing the restrictions
  • easing the transition
  • easing the situation
  • easing off

Word family

noun ease
verb ease
adjective easy
adverb easily

Usage note

As a gerund or present participle, 'easing' often implies a gradual reduction of something negative, like pain or tension. It can also mean to move slowly and carefully.

Example sentences

  1. She is easing her friend's worries by listening to her.
  2. The doctor is easing the patient's pain with medication.
  3. He is easing the tension in the room by cracking a joke.
  4. The company is easing its rules to attract more employees.
  5. The government is easing the lockdown restrictions.

Quotes

  • Easing our worries is like easing the pain of a toothache. You can't just take away the pain. You have to pull the tooth.
  • Easing the pain of a broken heart is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
  • Easing the burden of another person can be the greatest gift you give yourself.

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