ease


ease

verb \ˈēz\
eased; eas·ing

Definition of EASE

transitive verb
1
: to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens <eased and comforted the sick>
2
: to take away or lessen : alleviate <took an aspirin to ease the pain>
intransitive verb
: to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) <a hot bath often eases and relaxes>

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