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easing vs decrease

decrease vs easing

easing and decrease both are nouns.

easing is not a verb while decrease is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
easing Yes No No No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As nouns, decrease is a hypernym of easing; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than easing:
  • easing: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
  • decrease: the act of decreasing or reducing something
Other hypernyms of easing include diminution, reduction, step-down.
easing (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) the act of decreasing or reducing something
a change for the better the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
easing (verb) decrease (verb)
decrease in size, extent, or range
make become smaller
Difference between easing and decrease

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