Assuaged (5)
'assuaged' is the definition.
(easing is a kind of assuaging)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for eased that I've seen before include "Given relief" , "Soothed - assuaged" , "Relaxed" , "Died down" , "Allayed" .)
'assuaged' is the definition.
('allay' can be a synonym of 'assuage')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for allayed that I've seen before include "Quelled" , "Calmed" , "Eased" , "Soothed or diminished, say fears" , "Reduced in intensity" .)