alleviation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
    assuagement; relief.
    • as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
  2. noun the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
    easing; relief; easement.
    • he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain

WordNet

Al*le`vi*a"tion noun
Etymology
LL. alleviatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.
  2. That which mitigates, or makes more tolerable.
    I have not wanted such alleviations of life as friendship could supply. Johnson.

Webster 1913