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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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In January 2025, Starmer pledged to ease red tape to attract billions of pounds of AI investment and help Britain become an "AI superpower".

From Barron's

While interim authorities have moved to ease some restrictions on private investment, Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged, before a Senate Committee last month, that additional reforms would likely be needed to attract significant investments.

From MarketWatch

Cardio activities such as running, swimming, and dancing appear to be especially effective at easing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

From Science Daily

The voracious reader said that the best books, those that brought him happiness, were not the ones that ease our way in this strange and difficult world.

From Los Angeles Times

Concerns about lackluster effort in past All-Star contests were eased in the new format, which produced hustle, defensive effort plus competitive spark and a high-energy hunger to win.

From Barron's

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