MeanOF

alleviate

- verb (v)

Meaning: relieve lessen

Synonyms: allay assuage ease lighten mitigate mollify pacify pour oil on soft-pedal take the bite out take the edge off take the sting out
Antonyms: aggravate heighten increase intensify magnify

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