n. 25B6; noun
he defeated them all with ease : EFFORTLESSNESS, no trouble, simplicity; deftness, adroitness, proficiency, mastery.
his ease of manner : NATURALNESS, casualness, informality, amiability, affability; unconcern, composure, nonchalance, insouciance.
he couldn't find any ease : PEACE, calm, tranquillity, serenity; repose, restfulness, quiet, security, comfort.
a life of ease : AFFLUENCE, wealth, prosperity, luxury, plenty; comfort, contentment, enjoyment, well-being.
difficulty, formality, trouble, hardship.
25B6; verb
the alcohol eased his pain : RELIEVE, alleviate, mitigate, soothe, palliate, moderate, dull, deaden, numb; reduce, lighten, diminish.
the rain eased off : ABATE, subside, die down, let up, slacken off, diminish, lessen, peter out, relent, come to an end.
work helped to ease her mind : CALM, quieten, pacify, soothe, comfort, console; hearten, gladden, uplift, encourage.
we want to ease their adjustment : FACILITATE, expedite, assist, help, aid, advance, further, forward, simplify.
he eased out the cork : GUIDE, manoeuvre, inch, edge; slide, slip, squeeze.
aggravate, worsen, hinder.
25A0; at ease/at one's ease RELAXED, calm, serene, tranquil, unworried, contented, content, happy; comfortable.