easing

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈiːzɪŋ/

The act by which something is eased.
“Moreover, apart from official restrictions, drivers do not a little easing of their engines on their own account, where they consider that the feel of the track makes this desirable; and they can hardly be blamed in consequence. It is better to be safe than sorry.”
“Then everyone moved at the same time — slight shiftings of the hands and feet, furtive easings of position.”