as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
hoping a couple of aspirin would provide some alleviation of the pain in his shoulder
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relief
Noun
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Zhao’s film is first a love story, then one of family, then one of deep pain and conflict, and finally one of relief and hope.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025 -
The company faced charges related to COVID relief fraud.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Alleviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviation. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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