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Plural
alleviations
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the emotional or physical sense of relief experienced when a hardship is eased
- He felt a deep alleviation after hearing the surgery was successful.
- The alleviation she experienced when the debt was paid off was overwhelming.
- There was a collective sense of alleviation when the storm passed without damage.
- Tears of alleviation streamed down her face as the missing child was found.
- The alleviation from finally telling the truth lifted a weight off his shoulders.
Synonyms:
2
the process or action of making something distressing less severe or intense
- The doctor prescribed medication for the alleviation of chronic back pain.
- Meditation can aid in the alleviation of stress and anxiety.
- The relief fund was created for the alleviation of suffering after the flood.
- She focused on the alleviation of noise pollution in urban areas.
- The new policy aims at the alleviation of traffic congestion during peak hours.