Definitions for: Lenitive


[n] remedy that eases pain and discomfort
[adj] moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear



Webster (1913) Definition: Len"i*tive (-t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. l['e]nitif. See
Lenient.]
Having the quality of softening or mitigating, as pain or
acrimony; assuasive; emollient.


Len"i*tive, n. [Cf. F. l['e]nitif.]
1. (Med.)
(a) A medicine or application that has the quality of
easing pain or protecting from the action of
irritants.
(b) A mild purgative; a laxative.

2. That which softens or mitigates; that which tends to allay
passion, excitement, or pain; a palliative.

There is one sweet lenitive at least for evils,
which Nature holds out; so I took it kindly at her
hands, and fell asleep. --Sterne.

Synonyms: alleviative, alleviatory, mitigative, mitigatory, moderating, palliative

See Also: curative, cure, remedy

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