Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for alleviation. Search instead for Alluviation.
Definitions

alleviation

[uh-lee-vee-ay-shuhn] / əˌli viˈeɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"When the sea is warm, we get less alleviation at nighttime because there's no coolness coming from the ocean. There's no sea breeze," Burgess said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

The researchers examined three key sociobehavioral factors: stress internalization, neighborhood or community cohesion and external stress alleviation.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026

When Camille becomes the chair shortly after, she’s allowed the same alleviation.

From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2026

As a result a flood alleviation scheme was introduced called "Shimna River Scheme".

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025

There was a remedy for fever; there was a recipe for alleviation of headache; there were instructions on making an ointment to treat burns.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


Vocabulary lists containing alleviation

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training