Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun alleviation

2 senses of alleviation

Sense 1
relief, alleviation, assuagement -- (the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief")
       => comfort -- (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)

Sense 2
easing, easement, alleviation, relief -- (the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain")
       => decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down -- (the act of decreasing or reducing something)