We found 3 definitions of alleviations from 2 different sources.
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alleviation - the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain" | ||
easing, easement, relief | ||
step-down, diminution, reduction, decrease the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original) | ||
spasmolysis the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms | ||
detente the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations) | ||
palliation easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause | ||
liberalisation, liberalization, relaxation the act of making less strict | ||
alleviation - the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief" | ||
relief, assuagement | ||
comfort assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy" |