ALLEVIATING Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word alleviating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ALLEVIATING
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easing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a change for the better • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) | ||||||||
lessening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a change downward | ||||||||
soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||||
mitigating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • to temper | ||||||||
relieving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | ||||||||
assuage | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
ease | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • freedom from constraint or embarrassment • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) verb • move gently or carefully • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate • make easier • lessen the intensity of or calm | ||||||||
relieve | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • free someone temporarily from his or her obligations • grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to • lessen the intensity of or calm • save from ruin, destruction, or harm • relieve oneself of troubling information • provide relief for • free from a burden, evil, or distress • take by stealing • grant exemption or release to • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | ||||||||
address | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • the manner of speaking to another individual • a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion verb • speak to • give a speech to • put an address on (an envelope) • direct a question at someone • address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • access or locate by address • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • speak to someone • adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||||||||
allay | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the intensity of or calm • satisfy (thirst) | ||||||||
ameliorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
facilitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make easier • be of use • increase the likelihood of (a response) | ||||||||
mitigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • to temper | ||||||||
palliate | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • provide physical relief, as from pain |