Easing: alternatives and connections

The act of altering or making different.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

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The act of diminishing, or of making or becoming less; state of being diminished; reduction in size, quantity, or degree; -- opposed to augmentation…

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The act of modifying, or the state of being modified; a modified form or condition; state as modified; a change; as, the modification of an opinion,…

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The act of reducing, or state of being reduced; conversion to a given state or condition; diminution; conquest; as, the reduction of a body to powder…

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Freedom or relief from impediment or perplexity.

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The act of liberalizing.

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The act of palliating, or state of being palliated; extenuation; excuse; as, the palliation of faults, offenses, vices.

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The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

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Satisfaction; pleasure; hence, accommodation; entertainment.

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Satisfaction; pleasure; hence, accommodation; entertainment.

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To lift up; to raise again, as one who has fallen; to cause to rise.

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To lift up; to raise again, as one who has fallen; to cause to rise.

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The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.

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That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation.

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The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint.

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The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which…

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