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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
Despite the advancements made in managing the condition, finding an effective treatment procedure for alleviating negative and cognitive symptoms remains limited.
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain.
"Although we know that some atoms 'jump' into nearby empty spaces, how this process alleviates stress has long been a mystery."
The Budget comes against a backdrop of dire public finances, partly alleviated by a £3.4bn increase caused by UK government spending decisions.
“Are there ways to tighten it up, to alleviate those concerns? ... If so, then we would absolutely consider it and build it into the final” environmental impact report.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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