relieve

Used to describe a short-term reduction of pain, symptoms, or a negative situation.

Used to describe the total removal of pain, symptoms, or a negative situation.

Used to describe an incomplete reduction of pain, symptoms, or a negative situation.

To assist in reducing something unpleasant. The 'to' is often optional.

To make an effort to reduce something unpleasant.

A more formal way to say 'try to relieve'.

Indicates that the purpose or plan for something is to reduce a negative condition.

Indicates that something was created with the specific purpose of reducing a negative condition.