Alleviate
/əˈliviˌeɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
Sentence Examples
When I have migraines, aspirin doesn't alleviate the pain for me.
I reckon the only aim of science is to alleviate the hardships of human existence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The medicine was designed to ____ the pain in his joints.