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relief vs alleviation

alleviation vs relief

relief and alleviation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relief Yes No No No
alleviation Yes No No No
As nouns, relief and alleviation are synonyms defined as:
  • relief and alleviation: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
Other synonyms of relief include easement, easing.
As nouns, relief and alleviation are synonyms defined as:
  • relief and alleviation: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Other synonyms of relief include assuagement.
relief (noun) alleviation (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
assistance in time of difficulty
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
a change for the better
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
(law) redress awarded by a court
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
a pause for relaxation
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