ease tension

/iːz ˈtenʃən/

reduce stress or anxiety

Deep breathing can help ease tension during a stressful meeting.

Taking deep breaths helps calm someone down when they're nervous.

informal

To reduce or relieve stress, anxiety, or physical tightness in muscles or emotions.

A warm bath can ease tension after a long day.

Soaking in warm water relaxes muscles and reduces stress.

The therapist used massage to ease tension in his shoulders.

The massage helped relieve the tightness in his muscles.

Often used for both physical and emotional stress relief.

Collocations

ease tension inreduce stress in a specific areaease tension betweenreduce conflict or awkwardness between people

a headache caused by stress or muscle tightness

to become less strict or intense

This phrase is often used in health, wellness, and interpersonal contexts.

From 'ease' (to make less severe) + 'tension' (mental or physical strain).

Commonly used in contexts involving stress relief, conflict resolution, or physical relaxation.

ease

to make less severe or difficult

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tension

mental or physical strain

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