undistress

/ʌndɪˈstrɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or alleviate a feeling of distress or anxiety

“The doctor worked to undistress the patient’s fears about the surgery.”

2. noun

the state of being free from distress or anxiety

“The patient’s undistress was a result of the effective treatment.”

Synonyms

  • alleviate
  • soothe

Antonyms

  • aggravate
  • intensify