Synonyms:
easing, easement, alleviation, relief
Meaning: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
Synonyms:
easing, moderation, relief
Meaning: a change for the better
Usage examples
We are easing them along because we want the top men in our net. But if Karlov takes it into his head to get you, and succeeds, he'll have a stranglehold on the whole local service; because we'd have to make great concessions to free you."