allayment

Definitions

The act of alleviating, reducing, or moderating something, such as pain or intensity.

The state of being calmed, quieted, or relieved.

Examples

The cool breeze provided a brief allayment to the sweltering heat of the afternoon.

She sought an allayment of her grief through long walks in the quiet countryside.

The new medication offered significant allayment of his chronic pain symptoms.

Synonyms

alleviation mitigation relief soothing assuagement palliation calming

Antonyms

aggravation exacerbation intensification worsening agitation irritation provocation