alleviate (Meaning)
alleviate (v)
provide physical relief, as from pain
make easier
alleviate (v. t.)
To lighten or lessen the force or weight of.
To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, etc. ; -- opposed to aggravate.
To extenuate; to palliate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of alleviate
FAQs About the word alleviate
provide physical relief, as from pain, make easierTo lighten or lessen the force or weight of., To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate,
help,relieve, soothe, ease, mitigate, heal, assuage, allay, improve,soften
hurt, exacerbate, harm, injure, aggravate, harm, injure, hurt, aggravate, impair
Taking over-the-counter pain medication can help alleviate the discomfort associated with a headache.
A good night's sleep can often alleviate feelings of fatigue and improve overall well-being.
The charity's mission is to alleviate poverty by providing essential resources to those in need.
Applying a cold compress to the swollen area can help alleviate inflammation and reduce pain.
