Synonyms of alleviates

alleviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of alleviate

as in relieves

to make more bearable or less severe

a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relieves
• mitigates
• soothes
• eases
• helps
• softens
• allays
• assuages
• improves
• heals
• enhances
• mollifies
• cures
• palliates
• lightens
• tempers
• remedies
• moderates
• corrects
• ameliorates
• rectifies
• abates
• repairs
• fixes
• enriches
• refines
• reforms
• amends
• perfects
• emends
• mends
• meliorates
• betters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• impairs
• exacerbates
• aggravates
• injures
• harms
• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of alleviates

Stix has edited or written cover stories, feature articles and news on diverse topics, ranging from what happens in the brain when a person is immersed in thought to the impact of brain implant technology that alleviates mood disorders such as depression. —Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024

Involving Everyone Early On Change management alleviates the fear of the unknown, such as how the new technology or processes will affect an employee's role. —Keith Moore, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

This may lead to surprising conversations and disruptions, but Mercury’s dance with Neptune on Halloween alleviates the tension with inspiration and intuitive clarity. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

For workers who feel trapped on video calls all day, having more control over their calendars not only alleviates burnout but also gives them greater control over their work outcomes. —Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024