 alleviation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
| Synonyms: | relief assuagement | |
| Examples: | "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief" |
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| Related terms: | comfort relieve | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) | |
| Synonyms: | relief easement easing | |
| Examples: | "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" |
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| Related terms: | decrease palliation spasmolysis liberalization detente relieve comfort | |
| Similar spelling: |
alluviation alleviative alleviate alleviator alleviated alleviatory |
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