alleviator

/ˌælɪviˈeɪtər, -ˌveɪ-/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that alleviates something, especially pain or difficulty

“The doctor was a skilled alleviator of chronic pain.”

2. verb

To alleviate something, especially pain or difficulty

“The new treatment helps to alleviate symptoms of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • mitigator
  • reliever
  • remedy

Antonyms

  • aggravator
  • exacerbator