abatement
nounA reduction in intensity, amount, or severity.
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Clear all filtersincessant
adjectiveContinuing with little or no interruption.
mitigation
nounThe reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.
palliate
verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
reprieve
nounA temporary suspension of punishment or a brief relief from difficulty.
respite
nounA short period of rest or relief from something difficult.
unremitting
adjectiveContinuing without relief or interruption.
Without relief or interruption
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