Definition of alleviations Alleviations

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What does alleviations mean?

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  • alleviations (Noun)
    Plural of alleviation.

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Noun

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"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • alleviation (n.)
    The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.
  • alleviation (n.)
    That which mitigates, or makes more tolerable.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • alleviation
    The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.

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