Definition
Definition of alleviating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reducingmaking pain or a problem less severe
- The doctor prescribed alleviating medication for the patient's chronic pain.
2.
comfortingproviding relief or comfort
- The alleviating words of the counselor helped ease her anxiety.
Origin of alleviating
Latin, alleviare (to lighten)
Terms with alleviating included in their meaning
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preventing or alleviating diarrhea symptoms
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preventing or alleviating nausea
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soothing or alleviating pain or distress
Examples of alleviating in a sentence
She found the alleviating presence of her friend comforting. The alleviating music helped her relax after a long day. His alleviating presence made everyone feel at ease.
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- French:apaisant, réconfortant, ...
- German:lindernd, tröstend, ...
- Italian:palliativo, rassicurante, ...
- Spanish:paliativo, ...
- Portuguese:atenuante, confortante, ...
- Chinese:缓解的, 安慰的, ...
- Japanese:和らげる, 癒す, ...
- Arabic:مُخَفِّف, مُريح, ...
- Hebrew:מְקֵל, מֵיקֵל, ...
- Russian:обезболивающий, облегчающий, ...
- Ukrainian:заспокійливий, полегшуючий, ...
- Hindi:दर्दनिवारक, राहतदायक, ...
Definition of alleviate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
reduce severitymake less severe or burdensome
- Medication can alleviate the pain.
2.
emotional reliefmake sorrow or distress easier to bear
- Her kind words alleviated his sadness.
Origin of alleviate
Latin, alleviare (to lighten)
Examples of alleviate in a sentence
The new policy aims to alleviate traffic congestion. Music can alleviate stress during tough times. A warm hug alleviated her worries.
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- French:soulager, apaiser, ...
- German:lindern, erleichtern, ...
- Italian:alleviare, lenire, ...
- Spanish:aliviar, suavizar, ...
- Portuguese:aliviar, amenizar, ...
- Chinese:减轻, 安慰, ...
- Japanese:和らげる, 癒す, ...
- Arabic:خَفَّفَ, لَطَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָקֵל, לְהָקֵל עַל, ...
- Russian:смягчить, облегчать, ...
- Ukrainian:зменшити, полегшувати, ...
- Hindi:कम करना, ...
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