Makes something less painful, stressful, or difficult; relieves

• Reduces a burden or problem

Loosens or reduces tension on a rope, line, or belt

• Slackens pressure or tightness

Moves something slowly and carefully into or out of place

• Gently shifts or nudges

Becomes less intense or severe; subsides or abates

• Progresses with little effort

Third-person singular simple present form of ease