definition of
alleviation

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 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". wn