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easing vs detente

detente vs easing

easing and detente both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
easing Yes No No No
detente Yes No No No
As nouns, detente is a hyponym of easing; that is, detente is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than easing:
  • easing: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
  • detente: the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
easing (noun) detente (noun)
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
a change for the better
Difference between easing and detente

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