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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

She did not know anything about the fat, and what might be its primal cause; but her mind was not set at ease about him.

From The Captain's Toll-Gate by Stockton, Frank Richard

"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

If the men who surrounded her on her arrival felt any momentary restraint or trepidation, they were almost immediately set at ease by the warmth of her manner.

From The Westerners by White, Stewart Edward

"You are very good to feed Simon," Amberley proceeded, quite set at ease by the gracious acceptance of his offering.

From Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book by Moore, Emma G.

set at ease

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