easing

ADJECTIVE

soothing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calming reassuring

STRONG

alleviating consoling mollifying pacifying relaxing relieving remedying softening tranquilizing warming

WEAK

consolatory palliative

NOUN

appeasement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliation moderation

STRONG

abatement accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement compromise concession grant lessening mitigation mollification placation propitiation quelling quenching reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace

WEAK

acceding blunting lulling peace offering quieting soothing tranquilization

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement

WEAK

aggravation annoyance irritation provocation resistance

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Easing sanctions now will effectively allow imports of jet fuel from India, which was previously a key supplier to UK and Europe.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Easing case backlogs, which can result in extended pretrial detention for defendants, is another priority.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Easing this tightness would require a severe global demand shock or a rapid, coordinated supply response, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Easing bond yields and a softening dollar could also help to boost equities, she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Easing out of the capsule, she began swimming immediately.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

easing

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