Synonyms for easing
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act by which something is eased.
Forms
- Plural
- easings → reliefs, alleviations, easements, moderations…
Example sentences
- relief Two relief trains will be put on this route today.
- alleviation Agriculture has a great influence on poverty alleviation.
- moderation It's all right to drink, but drink in moderation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| easing | steady | |
| relief | steady | |
| alleviation | rising | |
| moderation | steady | |
| assuagement | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- relief2
- 8 letters
- easement2
- 10 letters
- moderation4
- 11 letters
- alleviation5, assuagement
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (relief2 = 2 syllables).