easing
Gradual pressure reduction
Easing is the gradual lessening of something—pain, tension, restrictions, or pressure.
Economic policy might involve the easing of interest rates.
Physical therapy brings easing of stiffness.
In animation and user interface design, easing refers to the acceleration curve of motion—how an element speeds up or slows down rather than moving at constant speed: The button uses ease-in-out easing for a smoother feel.
Concerning measurable amounts
- monetaryOf or about currency
- fiscalOf public revenue
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- liquidityConvertibility to cash
credit · interest rates · fed · central bank · policy · loosening · tightening · tapering
Reduction of intensity
- mitigationReduction of severity
- lesseningBecoming reduced in degree
- reductionMaking something smaller
- abatementDecrease in force
diminishing · softening · lightening · moderation · tempering · cushioning · buffering · dulling
Neutralizing an explosive device
- de-escalationReducing conflict intensity
- calmingInducing a settled state
- diffusingSpreading particles or light
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
mediating · reconciling · placating · appeasing · pacifying · mollifying · soothing · cooling
Implementing by stages
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- stepwiseProceeding by degrees
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
seamless · gentle · tapering · weaning · adjustment · acclimatization · adaptation · bridging
Reducing patient suffering medically
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- symptomIndicator of disease
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
inflammation · therapeutic · treatment · medication · dosage · gradual · titration · hospice
Engineless aerial movement
- slidingMoving smoothly across surface
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- guidingLeading toward destination
- coaxingPersuading through gentle persistence
nudging · inching · edging · working · shifting · positioning · navigating · threading
quantitative
Concerning measurable amounts
liquidity · credit · interest rates · fed · central bank · policy · loosening · tightening · tapering · inflation
alleviation
Reduction of intensity
- mitigationReduction of severity
- lesseningBecoming reduced in degree
- reductionMaking something smaller
abatement · diminishing · softening · lightening · moderation · tempering · cushioning · buffering · dulling · blunting
defusing
Neutralizing an explosive device
- de-escalationReducing conflict intensity
- calmingInducing a settled state
- diffusingSpreading particles or light
smoothing · mediating · reconciling · placating · appeasing · pacifying · mollifying · soothing · cooling · detente
phasing
Implementing by stages
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- stepwiseProceeding by degrees
smooth · seamless · gentle · tapering · weaning · adjustment · acclimatization · adaptation · bridging · softening
pain management
Reducing patient suffering medically
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- symptomIndicator of disease
discomfort · inflammation · therapeutic · treatment · medication · dosage · gradual · titration · hospice · comfort care
gliding
Engineless aerial movement
- slidingMoving smoothly across surface
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- guidingLeading toward destination
coaxing · nudging · inching · edging · working · shifting · positioning · navigating · threading · slipping
- softeningmellowing, moistening, tenderizing, cushioning, relaxing
- animationanimation, animator, animators, cartoon, cartoons
- economyGDP, money, inflation, inflation rate, GNP
- sailingsailboat, sailing, sails, sailboats, catamaran
- decliningdeclining, waning, fading, diminishing, decreasing
- helping actionshelping, aiding, assisting, supporting, enabling
easingintensifying
Increasing in strength
worsening · aggravating · exacerbating · heightening · escalating
easingtightening
Making less loose
restricting · constraining · constricting · hardening · cracking down
easingaggravating
Causing irritation or worsening
discomforting · agitating · distressing · troubling · burdening
- easing upReducing intensity gradually
- quantitative easingAsset purchases to boost economy
- easing inGradual introduction to activity