Easing
/ˈiːzɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act by which something is eased.
"Moreover, apart from official restrictions, drivers do not a little easing of their engines on their own account, where they consider that the feel of the track makes this desirable; and they can hardly be blamed in consequence. It is better to be safe than sorry."
- 2 the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) wordnet
- 3 a change for the better wordnet
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of ease form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"Frictions between Japan and the U.S. are easing up for a change."