alleviate
verbTo make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.
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incubus
nounAn oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.
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adjectiveInvolving a heavy burden or substantial effort.
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adjectiveBurdened or subjected to harsh and unjust control.
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nounThe cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.
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