abatement
nounA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
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exaction
nounA payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.
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verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
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nounThe reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.
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verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
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adjectiveEasing the effects or severity of a problem without necessarily removing its cause.
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