as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
hoping a couple of aspirin would provide some alleviation of the pain in his shoulder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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relief
Noun
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Temporary air conditioning units can provide relief from extreme heat, however these systems consume tremendous amounts of energy.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025 -
The Cubs, meanwhile, sought payroll relief and had a glut of outfielders following their offseason acquisition of Tucker.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Alleviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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