alleviate

/əˈliviˌeɪt/
verb
  1. To make something less severe or easier to bear; to relieve or reduce pain, suffering, or a problem.
    • The new policy aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city center.
    • She took a painkiller to alleviate the headache before the meeting.
    • Drinking warm tea can help alleviate a sore throat.
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