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easing
This term describes a transition from a state of high tension, strictness, or intensity to one of relaxation or leniency. It carries a positive connotation of relief or liberation, whether applied to physical pain, legal constraints, or emotional stress. In a professional or political context, it suggests a strategic reduction of pressure rather than a total removal of rules.
In economic discourse, the term is highly specialized. Quantitative easing refers to a specific technical mechanism of monetary policy. In this context, the word is not used as a general description of "making things easier" but as a formal term of art for increasing liquidity in a financial system.
Meanings
The process of making a rule, law, or situation less strict, severe, or intense.
The government announced the easing of travel restrictions.
The act of reducing tension, pressure, or pain in a physical or emotional state.
The medication provided a gradual easing of the muscle spasms.
Examples
The government announced the easing of travel restrictions starting next month.
I can feel the easing of the tension in my shoulders after the massage.
The central bank is considering further quantitative easing to combat the recession.
The easing symptoms suggest that the medication is finally working.
We are seeing a gradual easing of the strict dress code at the office.
The easing of her anxiety was evident once she saw her family.
Is there any sign of easing in the current inflation rates?
The easing pressure on the valve allowed the steam to escape slowly.