ease

freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "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"

a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"

freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers"

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"

move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair"

lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"

make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"

lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"