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English noun: easing | |||
| 1. | easing (event) a change for the better | ||
| Synonyms | moderation, relief | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alteration, change, modification | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | breath of fresh air, disembarrassment | ||
| 2. | easing (act) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) | ||
| Samples | He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain. | ||
| Synonyms | alleviation, easement, relief | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | decompressing, decompression, detente, liberalisation, liberalization, palliation, relaxation, spasmolysis | ||
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