Easing and Lessening

Easing

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

Lessening and easing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessening" instead a noun "Easing".

Nearby Words: ease, eased

Lessening

Lessening noun - A change downward.
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Synonyms for Lessening

Easing and lessening are semantically related. You can use "Easing" instead a noun "Lessening".

Nearby Words: lessen, lessened, less
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