ease

(noun) freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort. Synonyms: easiness, simplicity, simpleness. Examples: "He rose through the ranks with apparent ease." "They put it into containers for ease of transportation." "The very easiness of the deed held her back."

(noun) a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state. Synonyms: comfort. Examples: "A life of luxury and ease." "He had all the material comforts of this world."

(noun) the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress). Synonyms: relief. Examples: "He enjoyed his relief from responsibility." "Getting it off his conscience gave him some ease."

(noun) freedom from constraint or embarrassment. Synonyms: informality. Example: "I am never at ease with strangers."

(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility). Synonyms: rest, repose, relaxation. Example: "Took his repose by the swimming pool."

(verb) move gently or carefully. Example: "He eased himself into the chair."

(verb) lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate. Synonyms: comfort. Example: "Ease the pain in your legs."

(verb) make easier. Synonyms: facilitate, alleviate. Example: "You could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge."

(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm. Synonyms: still, allay, relieve. Examples: "The news eased my conscience." "Still the fears."