alleviation
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(noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant as pain; "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" |
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Synonyms: easing, relief |
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Related Words: decrease, detente, diminution, liberalisation, liberalization, palliation, reduction, relaxation, spasmolysis, step-down |
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(noun) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief" |
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Synonyms: assuagement, relief |
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Related Words: comfort |
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