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alleviate - ease - mitigate - relieve - soothe - diminish - decrease - assuage - lighten - abate - soften - palliate - temper - allay - moderate - dull - deaden - weaken - blunt - subdue - mollify - placate - appease - calm - pacify - tranquilize - comfort - quiet - still - quell - suppress - smother - stifle - dampen - lessen - reduce - lower - curtail - cut - trim - shrink - contract - narrow - taper - wane - ebb
Reducing or lessening pain refers to the act of mitigating or decreasing the sensation of physical discomfort. This can be achieved through various methods such as medication, therapies, physical exercises, or other medical treatments depending on the underlying cause of the pain. Pain management is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain conditions.