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alleviatory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective alleviatory has 1 sense
  1. alleviative, alleviatory, lenitive, mitigative, mitigatory, palliative - moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
    Antonym: intensifying (indirect, via moderating)

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Alleviatory

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Providing relief or easing pain.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed an alleviatory medication to help reduce the patient's chronic backache.

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Sense 2:

Capable of soothing or calming.

Example sentence: The spa offers an alleviatory massage that helps relax the mind and body.

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Sense 3:

Relieving or lessening a burden or problem.

Example sentence: The charity organization provides alleviatory services to families affected by natural disasters.

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