easing

The word “easing” has 2 syllables: eas-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈiːzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for easing?

In the thesaurus, “easing” has 17 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for easing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for easing

aiding
alleviating
calming
conciliation
decreasing
diminishing
facilitating
helping
loosening
mitigating
moderation
reassuring
reducing
relieving
softening
soothing
subsiding

Antonyms for easing

accumulating
aggravating
amplifying
augmenting
binding
boosting
building
burgeoning
complicating
enlarging
escalating
exacerbating
expanding
extending
growing
harming
hindering
hurting
impairing
impeding
increasing
injuring
intensifying
mounting
nonautomatic
raising
rising
soaring
straining
stretching
swelling
tightening

Meanings of easing

verb
1. To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
2. To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
3. To give respite to (someone).
4. To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
5. To reduce the difficulty of (something).
6. To move (something) slowly and carefully.
7. To lessen in severity.
8. To proceed with little effort.
noun
1. The act by which something is eased.

Example Sentences

The therapist focused on easing the tension in the client's muscles.
A gentle breeze was easing the heat of the summer afternoon.
The new policy was aimed at easing the burden on small businesses.
The doctor recommended specific exercises for easing joint pain.
As the storm passed, the rain was gradually easing, bringing relief to the residents.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to easing, such as: accumulating, aggravating, aiding, alleviating, amplifying, augmenting, binding.

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