EASING

To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

Example: "He eased his conscience by confessing."

To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

Example: "He loosened his shoe to ease the pain."

To give respite to (someone).

Example: "The provision of extra staff eased their workload."

To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.

Example: "We eased the boom vang, then lowered the sail."

To reduce the difficulty of (something).

Example: "We had to ease the entry requirements."

To move (something) slowly and carefully.

Example: "He eased the cork from the bottle."

To lessen in severity.

Example: "The pain eased overnight."

To proceed with little effort.

Example: "The car eased onto the motorway."