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ease

[eez] / iz /
NOUN
peace, quiet; lack of difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness comfort content luxury relaxation satisfaction serenity
STRONG
affluence ataraxia contentment easiness gratification happiness inactivity leisure prosperity quietness quietude repose rest restfulness security tranquility
WEAK
bed of roses idleness inertia inertness peace of mind requiescence supinity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitation discontent unhappiness
STRONG
action activity displeasure dissatisfaction disturbance employment misery upset woe work worry
WEAK
difficulty disquiet effort furor strife turmoil uneasiness unrest
NOUN
facility, freedom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aplomb composure dexterity efficiency familiarity flexibility fluency nonchalance poise quickness simplicity
STRONG
adroitness affability breeze cinch cleverness dispatch easygoingness effortlessness expertise expertness informality insouciance knack liberty naturalness pushover readiness setup skillfulness smoothness snap unaffectedness unconstraint
WEAK
child's play duck soup relaxedness smooth sailing unreservedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inability
WEAK
excitableness inhibition restriction
VERB
alleviate, help
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abate allay ameliorate calm expedite facilitate further improve lessen lift mitigate moderate promote relax relieve simplify soften soothe speed
STRONG
aid anesthetize appease assist assuage cheer comfort cure disburden disengage doctor forward free lighten meliorate mollify nurse pacify palliate quiet release relent slacken smooth still tranquilize
WEAK
attend to clear the way let up on make easier open the door run interference for speed up untighten
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate block check delay halt harm hinder hurt incite injure intensify irritate slow stop trouble upset weaken worry worsen
STRONG
aggravate annoy burden exasperate hold back impede provoke
WEAK
make difficult vex
VERB
guide, move carefully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
edge facilitate loosen relax slide slip
STRONG
disentangle extricate handle inch induce insert join loose maneuver remove right slack slacken squeeze steer
WEAK
set right untighten
Antonyms
STRONG
entangle neglect withdraw
WEAK
annoy make difficult perplex

Example Sentences

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Getting Marcus Smart back from injury Friday helped ease the ball-handling burden on Kennard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Pressure on Taiwan’s energy supply could ease if the two sides reach a longer-term agreement and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Food and Drink Federation said that even if the conflict were to ease in the coming weeks, the impact on costs would persist.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Under pressure from Washington to ease repression, she has pushed through several major economic reforms, as well as an amnesty for political prisoners.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To curl up in the warm, soft hollow of the one who could ease his pain.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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