Easing and Hold

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Easing noun - The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance).

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Hold is an antonym for easing in alleviate topic.

Nearby Words: ease, eased

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Easing is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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