lessen+the+tension+of
131ease — [[t]iz[/t]] n. v. eased, eas•ing 1) freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; relaxation or comfort: to enjoy one s ease[/ex] 2) freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude: to be at ease about one s health[/ex] 3) freedom from difficulty …
132ease — I verb abate, alleviate, ameliorate, bate, calm, comfort, console, cushion, disburden, disencumber, ease the burden, expedite, extenuate, facilitate, free from anxiety, give repose, give rest, help along, lessen, let up, lighten, loosen, make… …
