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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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alleviate/lighen/reduce the pain

Putting ice on a sore muscle helps alleviate the pain.

Hi,

Is "alleviate" in the above interchangeable with lighten or reduce? Thanks.
  

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Yes. 'Lighten the pain' is uncommon.

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  • Yes.
  • 'Lighten the pain' is uncommon.
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Yes. 'Lighten the pain' is uncommon.
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