al·le·vi·ate 
/əˈli:viˌeɪt/ verb
al·le·vi·ates; al·le·vi·at·ed; al·le·vi·at·ing /əˈli:viˌeɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe
▪ The doctor tried to alleviate [=relieve] her symptoms/suffering. ▪ finding ways to alleviate stress ▪ The new tunnel should alleviate [=lessen, reduce] traffic on the bridge. ▪ government programs that are intended to alleviate [=reduce] poverty
▪ The doctor tried to alleviate [=relieve] her symptoms/suffering. ▪ finding ways to alleviate stress ▪ The new tunnel should alleviate [=lessen, reduce] traffic on the bridge. ▪ government programs that are intended to alleviate [=reduce] poverty
— al·le·vi·a·tion /əˌli:viˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the alleviation of suffering/poverty
/əˌli:viˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the alleviation of suffering/poverty
