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alleviation n. [
relief, assuagement] the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
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alleviation n. [
easing, easement, relief] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
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