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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

"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

Radwalader's smooth assumption of an indefinite kind of laxity, set at ease rather than aroused Mrs. Carnby's suspicions of him.

From The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel by Carryl, Guy Wetmore

Captain Davenant's mind had been set at ease by the receipt of a letter, which Mrs. Davenant had sent him by one of the men of the village.

From Orange and Green A Tale of the Boyne and Limerick by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

The minds therefore which they set at ease, are only those of impenitent criminals and malefactors, and which, to the good of mankind, should be in perpetual terror and alarm.

From The Tatler, Volume 3 by Various

set at ease

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