1. A change for the better
   "The easing of trade restrictions brought relief to many businesses";
   - moderation, relief
    
2. The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
   "The easing of the congestion brought relief to commuters";
   - easement, alleviation, relief

1. Make easier
   "you could ease the process by sharing your knowledge";
   - facilitate, alleviate, grease [informal]
    
2. Lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
   "ease the pain in your legs";
   - comfort
    
3. Lessen the intensity of or calm
   "The news eased my conscience";
   - still, allay, relieve
    
4. Move gently or carefully
   "He eased himself into the chair"

Derived forms: easings

See also: move over

Type of: aid, alleviate, alteration, assist, assuage, change, comfort, console, decrease, diminution, go, help, locomote, modification, move, palliate, reduction, relieve, solace, soothe, step-down, travel

Encyclopedia: Easing