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alivia-se

[a-li-vi-a-se]
verb
relieves oneself, eases, alleviates (reflexive form)
1. Third person singular present indicative reflexive form of 'aliviar' - to relieve oneself of pain, discomfort, or burden; to feel relief
The pain eases with medication.
A dor alivia-se com medicação.
2. To become lighter or less burdensome; to feel relief from worry or stress
His anxiety eases after talking to a friend.
Sua ansiedade alivia-se após falar com um amigo.
3. To relieve oneself (euphemism for urination or defecation)
He went to the bathroom to relieve himself.
Ele foi ao banheiro para alivia-se.
Synonyms
melhora-seacalma-sediminui-seabrandar-se
Antonyms
agrava-sepiora-seintensifica-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alivia-se
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
alivia-se
Standard usage in all contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

alivia-se a consciência - to ease one's conscience
alivia-se o coração - to unburden one's heart
alivia-se o sofrimento - to alleviate suffering
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