Abated (5)
'abated' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for eased that I've seen before include "Allievated" , "became less tight" , "Slowed down" , "Lessened, pain or discomfort, say" , "Oiled" .)
'abated' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.