easing

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: eas-ing (2)

English Definition

Becoming less severe or strict

Example Sentence

The government is considering easing the lockdown.

US IPA /ˈiːzɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈiːzɪŋ/

relaxing alleviating moderating reducing

tightening intensifying strengthening