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Alleviation (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Relief
  • Easing
  • Easement

Hypernyms

  • Decrease
  • Step-down
  • Diminution

Hyponyms

  • Detente
  • Spasmolysis
  • Palliation
  • Liberalization
  • Decompression
  • Decompressing
  • Liberalisation

Related Words

  • Alleviate (verb)

Meaning 2

The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The announcement of the rain cancellation brought great alleviation to the outdoor wedding planners.
  • After paying off her debts, she felt a huge sense of alleviation and was finally able to relax.
  • The doctor's words of reassurance brought alleviation to the worried parents of the injured child.
  • The alleviation of her symptoms after taking the new medication was almost immediate.
  • The alleviation of the drought came with the arrival of a much-needed storm.

Synonyms

  • Relief
  • Assuagement

Hypernyms

  • Comfort

Related Words

  • Alleviate (verb)
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