Eased

verb

1. To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

   "He eased his conscience by confessing."

2. To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

   "He loosened his shoe to ease the pain."

3. To give respite to (someone).

   "The provision of extra staff eased their workload."

4. To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.

   "We eased the boom vang, then lowered the sail."

5. To reduce the difficulty of (something).

   "We had to ease the entry requirements."