easing

1. A change for the better (synset 107371701)
   is a type of: alteration, change, modification - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
   subtypes:

   • disembarrassment - something that extricates you from embarrassment
   • breath of fresh air - a welcome relief
   same as: moderation, relief
2. The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) (synset 100355710)
   "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
   is a type of: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down - the act of decreasing or reducing something
   subtypes:

   • spasmolysis - the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms
   • detente - the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
   • palliation - easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
   • liberalisation, liberalization, relaxation - the act of making less strict
   • decompressing, decompression - relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
   same as: alleviation, easement, relief

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