Dictionary definition · ease
noun
- freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort"he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"
- a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state"a life of luxury and ease"
- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)"he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"
- freedom from constraint or embarrassment"I am never at ease with strangers"
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)"took his repose by the swimming pool"
verb
- move gently or carefully"He eased himself into the chair"
- lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate"ease the pain in your legs"
- make easier"you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
- lessen the intensity of or calm"The news eased my conscience"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).