ease

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Noun

1. Lack of [[difficulty]]; the [[ability]] to [[do]] [[something]] [[easily]].
2. [[comfort#Noun|Comfort]], a [[state#Noun|state]] or [[quality]] [[lack]]ing [[unpleasantness]], particularly:
3. [[relief|Relief]], an [[end#Noun|end]] to [[discomfort]], particularly:
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[convenience]]; a [[luxury]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[relief]]; an [[easement]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[alleviate]], [[assuage]] or [[lessen]] (pain).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give [[respite]] to (someone).
4. {{lb|en|nautical|transitive}} To [[loosen]] or [[slacken]] the [[tension]] on a line.
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[reduce]] the [[difficulty]] of (something).
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To move (something) [[slowly]] and [[carefully]].
7. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To lessen in intensity.
8. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[proceed]] with little [[effort]].
9. To reduce [[speed]].
10. {{lb|en|transitive|slang|archaic}} To take something from (a person), especially by [[robbery]].

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