Synonyms of alleviates

alleviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of alleviate

as in relieves

to make more bearable or less severe

a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relieves
• mitigates
• soothes
• eases
• helps
• softens
• allays
• assuages
• improves
• heals
• enhances
• mollifies
• cures
• palliates
• lightens
• tempers
• remedies
• moderates
• corrects
• ameliorates
• rectifies
• abates
• repairs
• fixes
• enriches
• refines
• reforms
• amends
• perfects
• emends
• mends
• meliorates
• betters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• impairs
• exacerbates
• aggravates
• injures
• harms
• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alleviates

Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

The ergonomic design of this pillow helps your back slide into a position that alleviates pain. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

But this Amazon deal cuts a cool $500 off and alleviates the skyrocketing prices for just a little while. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting. — ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026

Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive. — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026