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Synonyms & Similar Words
mitigate
relieve
ease
soothe
calm
comfort
pacify
mollify
placate
appease
assuage
allay
alleviate
abate
reduce
lessen
diminish
moderate
temper
soften
gentle
quieten
still
hush
lull
tranquilize
sedate
anesthetize
numb
deaden
dull
blunt
cushion
buffer
shield
protect
safeguard
salve
balm
solace
consolation
succor
aid
help
support
rescue
reprieve
amnesty
pardon
clemency
leniency
mercy
charity
benevolence
kindness
generosity
humanitarianism
Meaning of Alleviate
The primary meaning of the word "Alleviate" is to make something less severe or unpleasant.
Definitions
- To make a problem, situation, or condition less severe or unpleasant
- * To provide relief or assistance to someone who is suffering or in need
Etymology of Alleviate
The word "Alleviate" comes from the Latin words "ad" meaning "to" and "levare" meaning "to lift" or "to lighten", and the suffix "-ate" which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less burdensome or unpleasant
Example Uses
- The new medication helped to alleviate the patient's symptoms
- * The charity's efforts alleviated the suffering of the affected community
- * The government's policy aimed to alleviate poverty and inequality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exacerbate
aggravate
worsen
intensify
increase
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heighten
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vex
provoke
infuriate
enrage
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anger
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oppose
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counter
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hinder
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block
bar
restrict
limit
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persecute
torment
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