"Easy" would be a suitable antonym for the phrase "bear hard on". "Bear hard on" means to place pressure or burden on someone, while "easy" means to make something simpler or less difficult. Additionally, the words "lighten" and "relieve" could be used as antonyms for "bear hard on". "Lighten" means to reduce the weight of something, while "relieve" means to take away pain or discomfort. Using these antonyms can help us communicate effectively and convey a different message instead of putting undue pressure on someone, and instead show empathy and ease the situation.