lighten burden

assuage cheer console delight encourage hearten reassure refresh relieve soothe

abate aid allay alleviate ameliorate assist bolster calm compose condole confirm divert ease enliven free gladden help inspirit invigorate mitigate nourish reanimate remedy revitalize revive salve soften solace strengthen stroke succor support sustain sympathize uphold upraise

buck up commiserate with grant respite make well put at ease quiet fears

agitate bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade distress hurt pain trouble upset worry

aggravate anger block bore contradict destroy disapprove dull enervate excite harm hinder increase injure intensify irritate magnify neglect obstruct oppose stop suppress weaken worsen

annoy bother exasperate provoke torment torture vex