1. (noun) a change for the better

• moderation
• relief

2. (noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• alleviation
• easement
• relief

1. (noun) a change for the better

• alteration
• change
• modification

2. (noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

1. (noun) a change for the better

• breath of fresh air
• disembarrassment

2. (noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• decompressing
• decompression
• detente
• liberalisation
• liberalization
• relaxation
• palliation
• spasmolysis

1. (noun) a change for the better

• alleviate
• ease
• facilitate

2. (noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

• allay
• ease
• relieve
• still
• alleviate
• assuage
• palliate
• relieve
• comfort
• comfort
• ease
• ease