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alleviate in German

alleviate in German is lindern, mildern, abschwächen — alleviate means to make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.

alleviate in German

lindern
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
mildern
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.
abschwächen
verb
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

What does "alleviate" mean?

  1. verb To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
    "The medication helped alleviate her back pain."
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alleviate in a sentence

  • The medication helped alleviate her back pain.
  • New housing schemes are meant to alleviate the shortage of affordable homes.

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What is "alleviate" in German?

"alleviate" in German is lindern, mildern, abschwächen. alleviate means: To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.

How do you use "alleviate" in a sentence?

Example: "The medication helped alleviate her back pain." In German, "alleviate" is lindern, mildern, abschwächen.

Are there other ways to say "alleviate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "alleviate": lindern, mildern, abschwächen.

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