lenitive

/ˈlɛnədɪv/
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Other forms: lenitives

Definitions of lenitive
  1. adjective
    moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
    synonyms: alleviative, alleviatory, mitigative, mitigatory, palliative
    moderating
    lessening in intensity or strength
  2. noun
    remedy that eases pain and discomfort
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    type of:
    curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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