alleviation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
  2. noun the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

Etymology

From alleviate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

relief, assuagement

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