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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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As these expectations of rate rises have eased a bit, the rates for fixed rate mortgages have also started to ease, after climbing rapidly over the last month or so.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Warsh has suggested that AI-driven productivity gains will hold down prices for goods and services and give the Fed room to ease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

In company news, Japanese arms firms enjoyed healthy buying after Tokyo said on Tuesday it would ease decades-old export rules, paving the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“I felt ill at ease about them,” Waters says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

They lift Suma off the table and ease her back into the pod.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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