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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

Example Sentences

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And most Venezuelans are reeling from inflation that, despite easing in recent months, still tops 600% annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Following a Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties, the levies were reduced to 10%, further easing pressure on Indian exporters.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Compounding the problem, the artificial-intelligence boom is looking like an engine of demand and growth, adding to near-term price pressures rather than easing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Current treatments mainly focus on easing symptoms and lowering inflammation, depending on the specific type of arthritis.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“Fab what?” he asks, easing closer to me.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

easing

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