Eased [from] the putting off These troublesome
disguises which we wear. --Milton.
Sing, and I 'll ease thy shoulders of thy load.
--Dryden.
2. To render less painful or oppressive; to mitigate; to
alleviate.
My couch shall ease my complaint. --Job vii. 13.
3. To release from pressure or restraint; to move gently; to
lift slightly; to shift a little; as, to ease a bar or nut
in machinery.
4. To entertain; to furnish with accommodations. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.
{To ease off}, {To ease away} (Naut.), to slacken a rope
gradually.
{To ease a ship} (Naut.), to put the helm hard, or regulate
the sail, to prevent pitching when closehauled.
{To ease the helm} (Naut.), to put the helm more nearly
amidships, to lessen the effect on the ship, or the strain
on the wheel rope. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Syn: To relieve; disburden; quiet; calm; tranquilize;
assuage; alleviate; allay; mitigate; appease; pacify.