An official action by a central bank or policymaker to loosen monetary conditions, typically by lowering interest rates or implementing quantitative measures.

The market rallied in response to the bank's latest easing.

Synonyms

relaxation

alleviation

easingadjective

Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "easing function")

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an easing curve or motion that begins or ends gradually rather than abruptly.

He applied an easing animation to make the transition smoother.

Synonyms

easinggerund / present participle

/ˈiːzɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming less severe or is in the process of being eased

Definitions

Relieving or becoming less severe in intensity.

The medicine had an easing effect on her headache.

Synonyms

easeverb

easing

Gerund

eased

Past Simple

eased

Past Participle

easing

Gerund

/iːz/

/iz/

Translations

облегчать

The medication helped to ease the pain.

Лекарство помогло облегчить боль.

ослаблять

The government decided to ease the restrictions.

Правительство решило ослабить ограничения.

уменьшать

He tried to ease the tension in the room with a joke.

Он попытался уменьшить напряжение в комнате с помощью шутки.

Additional translations

смягчать

Definitions

To make something less severe or difficult.

The medication helped to ease the patient's pain.

To move or shift something carefully or gradually.

She eased the car into the tight parking space.

To become less intense or severe.

As the storm passed, the wind began to ease.

To make someone feel less worried or anxious.

He tried to ease her mind by explaining the situation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

easenoun

Definitions

The state of being comfortable, without worry, pain, or trouble.

She felt a sense of ease after finishing her exams.

Freedom from difficulty or great effort.

He completed the task with ease, impressing his colleagues.