alleviate

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению остроты чего-либо, например боли, страдания или проблемы, делая их более переносимыми.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something, such as pain, suffering, or a problem, less severe or more bearable.

1. Reduce pain or sufferingB2formalmedical

   To make something less severe or intense, especially pain, suffering, or a problem.

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   • The medication helped alleviate her back pain.
   • Doctors are working to alleviate the symptoms of the disease.
   • A warm bath can alleviate muscle tension.

   Синонимыallayassuagediminisheaselessenmitigatepalliatereducerelievesoothe

   Антонимыaggravateamplifyaugmentexacerbateheightenincreaseintensifyworsen

2. Ease a burden or difficultyB2formal

   To reduce the severity of a problem, difficulty, or burden.

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   • The new policy aims to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
   • Talking to a friend can alleviate feelings of loneliness.
   • The government provided funds to alleviate the housing crisis.

   Синонимыallayassuageeaselessenlightenmitigatereducerelieve

   Антонимыaggravateamplifyexacerbateincreaseintensifyworsen