Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Alleviate

• (v. t.) To lighten or lessen the force or weight of.
• (v. t.) To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, etc. ; -- opposed to aggravate.
• (v. t.) To extenuate; to palliate.

Synonyms of Alleviate

• Lighten
• Lessen
• Assuage
• Mitigate
• Soothe
• Moderate
• Relieve
• Remit
• Diminish.

Antonyms of Alleviate

• Aggravate
• Enhance
• Increase
• Embitter
• Augment.

Homophones of Alleviate