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alleviation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of alleviation

reduction of or freedom from pain

hoping a couple of aspirin would provide some alleviation of the pain in his shoulder

Synonyms of alleviation

comfort, ease, release, relief

Words Related to alleviation

appeasement, assuagement, decrease, diminishment, mitigation, moderation, mollification

calming, salving, soothing

Near Antonyms of alleviation

discomfort, unrest

agony, anguish, misery, suffering, torment, torture

ache, pain, pang, prick, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle, twinge

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