alleviate

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin alleviatus, past participle of alleviāre (“to lighten; to alleviate”)

verb

  1. (transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty .
    alleviate his pain
    Alcohol is often a cheap tool to alleviate the stress of a hard day.

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