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alleviate

verb

To make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.

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Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.

Make less severe

Closest synonyms

easerelievelessenmitigateassuagepalliate

Related words and expressions

lightenreduce the burden of

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Usage distinction

Palliate suggests relief without removing the underlying cause.

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See alleviate in use

An extra pair of hands helped alleviate the pressure of the deadline.
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Nora proposed a rotating schedule to alleviate the frustration around reservations.
From A Fair Start.

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