Ease
Ease verb - To make less taut.
Usage example: the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
Relax is a synonym for ease in action topic. In some cases you can use "Relax" instead a verb "Ease", when it comes to topics like abate, relieve, tighten, become unbound. popular alternative
Relax
Relax verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.
Usage example: she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage
Ease is a synonym for relax in moderate topic. You can use "Ease" instead the word "Relax" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as activity, tighten, become unbound, lessen. popular alternative
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In the Naruto AU fic First Try: Team 7, Kakashi's rationale for going on a C-Rank is for the group to relax and ease up on their constant fighting.
Source: Busman's Holiday - Busman's Holiday: Kakashi's rationale for going on a C-Rank in Team 7 is for the group to relax and ease up on their constant fighting.
Source: Fan Fic / First Try Series -
You see, I had a constant thirst, a thirst that only wine could ease — I tried to explain this to Kaptah, but he didn't listen to me at all, and ordered me to rest and keep my eyes closed so I could relax.
Source: Literature / The Egyptian
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