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alleviates

VERB

relieve; lessen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay assuage ease mitigate

STRONG

lighten mollify pacify soft-pedal

WEAK

pour oil on take the bite out take the edge off take the sting out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase intensify irritate worsen

STRONG

agitate depress incite upset

WEAK

aggravate heighten magnify

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