ease
eez
- n freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
they put it into containers for ease of transportation - n a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
a life of luxury and ease - n the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
getting it off his conscience gave him some ease - n freedom from constraint or embarrassment
I am never at ease with strangers - n freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
- v move gently or carefully
He eased himself into the chair - v lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
ease the pain in your legs - v make easier
- v lessen the intensity of or calm
The news eased my conscience
- The Saudis have finally promised to increase oil output.
- It was not a lesson Lawrence Summers mastered with great ease.
- The number of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits falls for the third straight week, suggesting layoffs are continuing to ease.