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ALLEVIATING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word alleviating. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word alleviating. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ALLEVIATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for alleviating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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aid ameliorate amend assist better easing help improve meliorate soothing mitigating relieving

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