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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Few expect significant easing of restrictions on China’s access to critical technology equipment, though there could be signaling of a pause in further curbs.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump will press China's Xi Jinping on Iran when they meet in Beijing in coming days, but their "highly symbolic" superpower summit will focus on easing trade tensions, officials said Sunday.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Both auctions could attract solid bidding interest from investors amid falling crude oil prices and easing inflation concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Joshua Schank, a partner at transportation strategic advisory firm InfraStrategies and former chief innovation officer of Metro, said the city should consider easing driving demands with congestion pricing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

George let himself in, easing the door shut.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis

easing

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