HyperDic: easing

English > 2 senses of the word easing:
NOUNeventeasing, moderation, reliefa change for the better
acteasing, easement, alleviation, reliefthe act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
easing > pronunciation
Soundsiy'zihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > easing: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA change for the better.
Synonymsmoderation, relief
Narrowerbreath of fresh airA welcome relief
disembarrassmentSomething that extricates you from embarrassment
Broaderchange, alteration, modificationAn event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Spanishaligeración, aligeramiento, alivio, desahogo, descanso, moderación, respiro, sosiego
Catalanalleugeriment, alleujament, descans
Verbseasemake easier
English > easing: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance).
Synonymseasement, alleviation, relief
Narrowerdecompression, decompressingrelieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
detenteThe easing of tensions or strained relations / relations (especially between nations)
liberalization, liberalisation, relaxationThe act of making less strict / strict
palliationeasing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
spasmolysisThe relaxation or relief of muscle spasms
Broaderdecrease, diminution, reduction, step-downThe act of decreasing or reducing something
Spanishalivio, aplacamiento, atenuación, mitigación
Catalanalleugeriment, alleujament, atenuació, mitigació
Verbseaselessen pain or discomfort

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