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alleviate
verb as in relieve; lessen
Strong matches
Weak matches
pour oil on, take the bite out, take the edge off, take the sting out
Example Sentences
Between 400 and 600 trucks were expected to enter to bolster existing aid deliveries and help alleviate two years of war and hardship.
Its supporters foresee a wave of new construction that alleviates the state’s severe shortage of affordable housing.
The regulator said it is also prepared to take measures to alleviate constraints on institutions and ensure the Canadian financial system can leverage its built-up financial resilience if needed.
Then there’s the pounding, which super spikes have greatly alleviated.
The compact acknowledges the crushing debt many college graduates face and seeks ways to alleviate the burden.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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