1. the act of making something less severe, intense, or painful; relief

Examples

• The medication provided alleviation of her chronic pain.
• The new policy aims at the alleviation of poverty in rural areas.
• He sought alleviation from his stress through meditation.
• The charity works toward the alleviation of suffering in disaster zones.
• The cool compress brought immediate alleviation to the swelling.
• Financial aid programs focus on alleviation of student debt burdens.