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Definitions for: Alleviation [n] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
[n] the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
Webster (1913) Definition: Al*le`vi*a"tion, n. [LL. alleviatio.]
1. The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or
severity; mitigation; relief.
2. That which mitigates, or makes more tolerable.
I have not wanted such alleviations of life as
friendship could supply. --Johnson.
Synonyms: assuagement, easement, easing, relief, relief
See Also: comfort, decrease, detente, diminution, liberalisation, liberalization, palliation, reduction, relaxation, spasmolysis, step-down
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