Alleviating Meaning in English
word · lemma: alleviate
əˈɫiviˌeɪtɪŋ
uh-LEE-vee-ay-ting
ɐlˈiːvɪˌeɪtɪŋ
uh-LEE-vi-ay-ting
Definition
Making something less severe, painful, or difficult; helping to reduce a problem or negative feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or semi-formal contexts, often with words like 'pain', 'suffering', or 'stress'. More common in medical, psychological, or social topics. 'Alleviate' usually refers to partial reduction, not complete removal.
Spanish: aliviarPortuguese (BR): aliviarPortuguese (PT): aliviarChinese (Simplified): 缓解 - 减轻Chinese (Traditional): 緩解 - 減輕Hindi: कम करना - राहत देनाArabic: تخفيفBengali: উপশম করা - লাঘব করাRussian: облегчение - смягчениеJapanese: 緩和する - 和らげるVietnamese: giảm bớt - làm dịu điKorean: 완화하다 - 덜어주다Turkish: hafifletmek - azaltmakUrdu: کم کرنا - ہلکا کرناIndonesian: meringankan - mengurangi
Example Sentences
This medicine is good for alleviating headaches.
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He focused on alleviating the stress at work.
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We hope the changes will help in alleviating the problem.
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She believes yoga is effective for alleviating anxiety.
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They donated blankets, alleviating some of the suffering caused by the cold.
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Just talking about your worries can go a long way toward alleviating them.
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