94 entries under relieve topic. ×

15
mitigate(verb, cover, check, reduce, cool)
14
palliate(verb, dull, cover, clear, check)
13
reduce(verb, dull, check, decline, ease)
8
lessen(verb, dull, cover, check, decline)
7
attenuate(verb, decline, reduce, ease, moderate)
7
thin(verb, adjective, increase, reduce, ease)
7
whitewash(verb, cover, show, maintain, ease)
6
allay(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
alleviate(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
assuage(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
6
rationalize(verb, maintain, hide, claim, defend)
5
explain(verb, defend, spare, excuse)
4
decrease(verb, decline, reduce, ease, moderate)
4
dilute(verb, reduce, ease, diminish, weakness)
4
lighten(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
3
condone(verb, cover, clear, release, ease)
3
ease(verb, dull, cover, check, reduce)
3
remit(verb, dull, clear, check, ease)
3
vindicate(verb, cover, maintain, ease, moderate)
2
appease(verb, dull, check, cool, ease)
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