類義語に
relax,
loosenがある。
動名詞から普通名詞 (可算名詞)に転じて、「... の緩和(策)」 an easing of ... としても使われる。
Some non-essential workers in Spain will return to work this week as part of an easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Bars and public spaces are scheduled to remain closed for at least another two weeks.
※twitterのリード文。
"We are starting to see a little bit of an easing of the lockdown as the curve has flattened."
※twitter のリード文での引用。