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set at ease

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works open the way pave the way smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

VERB

disarm

Synonyms

STRONG

allure attract bewitch captivate charm enchant fascinate melt relieve seduce soften soothe win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate concern disenchant disquiet disturb offend perturb worry

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The relatively short break for the members, however, has set at ease investors and fans alike.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2022

Would that the Doctor had been alive to be set at ease on this point by our explanations—but he is dead.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 by Various

But my mind was soon set at ease; for Rabassu, who is used to his captain's play, knows how to cheat as cleverly as his master.

From French and Oriental Love in a Harem by Avril, Paul

In about four weeks, the Clavering family was set at ease by a letter from Sam himself, dated Havana.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza

"Exactly what I name it," I replied, set at ease by his prompt decision.

From Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France by Parrish, Randall

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