EASES Synonyms
There are 33 hypernyms of the word eases. (close relations)
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| comforts | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • things that make you comfortable and at ease | ||||||
| abates | verbv | |||||
verb • make less active or intense • become less in amount or intensity | ||||||
| alleviates | verbv | |||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • make easier | ||||||
| ameliorates | verbv | |||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||
| assuages | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||
| calms | verbv | |||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||
| diminishes | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| lessens | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||
| mitigates | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • to temper | ||||||
| mollifies | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • make less rigid or softer | ||||||
| palliates | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||
| relieves | verbv | |||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | ||||||
| softens | verbv | |||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||
| soothes | verbv | |||||
verb • give moral or emotional strength to • cause to feel better | ||||||
| tempers | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden outburst of anger • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • adjust the pitch (of pianos) • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • change by restraining or moderating | ||||||
| allay | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen the intensity of or calm • satisfy (thirst) | ||||||
| alleviate | verbv | |||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • make easier | ||||||
| comfort | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain • a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal verb • give moral or emotional strength to • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate | ||||||
| facilitate | verbv | |||||
verb • make easier • be of use • increase the likelihood of (a response) | ||||||
| assuage | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||
