S: (n) easing, easement, alleviation, relief (the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)) "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
Verb
S: (v) ease (move gently or carefully) "He eased himself into the chair"
S: (v) comfort, ease (lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate) "ease the pain in your legs"