put at ease

Help someone relax

To put someone at ease is to make them feel comfortable or relaxed, especially when they're nervous or anxious.

A good host puts guests at ease.

A doctor's calm manner puts patients at ease before a procedure.

Her friendly smile put me at ease immediately.

calm

relaxed

Free of stress

composed · unruffled · placid · settled · comfortable · unbothered · unperturbed · at peace · mellow · content

reassure

comforted

Given emotional relief

supported · validated · bolstered · uplifted · cheered · buoyed · fortified · emboldened · inspired · relieved

soothe

calmed

Made tranquil

appeased · quieted · settled · gentled · lulled · hushed · stilled · allayed · assuaged · relieved

Opposites
emotional state induced

put at easealarm

Urgent warning signal

unsettle · disturb · agitate · frighten · terrify

social/interpersonal effect

put at easeintimidate

Instill fear to control

discomfit · embarrass · alienate · unnerve · cow

tension level

put at easestress out

Cause excessive worry

tense up · wind up · electrify · alert

Family

easy, put, ease, please, pleasure, pleasant, uneasy, unease, easing

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