alleviatory

/əˈliːviəˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Serving to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe; providing relief.
    • The new policy was meant to be alleviatory for small businesses struggling with high taxes.
    • The doctor prescribed an alleviatory cream to reduce the itching from the rash.
    • Her calm voice had an alleviatory effect on the anxious crowd.
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