Pronunciation: /əˌliˈveɪʃən/
noun the action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe
A1 I took a pain reliever for the alleviation of my headache.
A2 The doctor prescribed a cream for the alleviation of the itching.
B1 Regular exercise can provide some alleviation of stress and anxiety.
B2 The new medication offers significant alleviation of symptoms for patients with chronic pain.
C1 The government implemented policies for the alleviation of poverty in the region.
C2 The philanthropist's donation led to the alleviation of suffering for many families in need.
formal The new medication provided some alleviation for the patient's chronic pain.
informal Taking a hot bath can bring some alleviation to your sore muscles.
slang Dude, that ice cream gave me some serious alleviation from the heat.
figurative Reading a good book can offer mental alleviation from the stresses of everyday life.
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