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Definitions

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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“There is certainly a case for lower cocoa and sugar prices to ease costs in the second half of the year,” said Bret Kenwell, a U.S. investment analyst with eToro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Does a donation app’s ease foster giving or create further distance?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If companies beat targets and issue solid guidance, it should ease the market’s obsession with oil and set the stage for a recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency issued temporary waivers to allow the sale of E15, a gas blend that contains more ethanol and is cheaper than regular unleaded, to help ease rising fuel prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

He never felt really at ease with a new pet until he had named it.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.