vb, eased  eas*ing vt  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 the pain>  vi  :  to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) <a hot bath often s and relaxes>  .
 
 
 
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