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aliviou
[a.li.vi.ˈou]
verb
relieved
1.
third person singular preterite of 'aliviar' - to make something less severe, intense, or burdensome
The pain medication relieved his discomfort.
O remédio para a dor aliviou o seu desconforto.
2.
to lighten a load or burden
She relieved him of his heavy bag.
Ela o aliviou da bolsa pesada.
3.
to provide comfort or solace
His kind words relieved her anxiety.
Suas palavras gentis aliviaram a sua ansiedade.
Synonyms
atenuou
diminuiu
mitigou
acalmou
Antonyms
agravou
piorou
intensificou
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aliviou
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
aliviou
same usage as in Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
aliviou a tensão
aliviou o sofrimento
aliviou a carga
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