CEFR C1

allayment

noun

Meaning

The act of making something less intense or severe; relief from pain or suffering.

Examples

The doctor prescribed medication for the allayment of his chronic pain.
Her kind words offered a welcome allayment to his distress.

Synonyms: relief, solace, mitigation, alleviation

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allayment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈleɪmənt/

Definition

The act of making something less intense or severe; relief from pain or suffering.

Examples

The doctor prescribed medication for the allayment of his chronic pain.
Her kind words offered a welcome allayment to his distress.

How to Use allayment

allayment of (prepositional phrase): The act of reducing or relieving something negative. — "The allayment of symptoms was noticeable after the first dose."

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