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easing

/ˈiːzɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
  2. To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
  3. To give respite to (someone).
  4. To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
  5. To reduce the difficulty of (something).
  6. To move (something) slowly and carefully.
  7. The act by which something is eased.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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