What is another word for lightening burden?
53 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ lˈa͡ɪtənɪŋ bˈɜːdən], [ lˈaɪtənɪŋ bˈɜːdən], [ l_ˈaɪ_t_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ b_ˈɜː_d_ə_n]Table of Contents
Similar words for lightening burden:Opposite words for lightening burden:
Synonyms for Lightening burden:
v.
•comfort (verb)- ease,
- confirm,
- gladden,
- make well,
- allay,
- enliven,
- invigorate,
- upraise,
- remedy,
- commiserate with,
- refresh,
- mitigate,
- ameliorate,
- stroke,
- hearten,
- calm,
- bolster,
- compose,
- inspirit,
- condole,
- sustain,
- console,
- quiet fears,
- delight,
- support,
- revive,
- salve,
- assuage,
- lighten burden,
- strengthen,
- uphold,
- relieve,
- soften,
- aid,
- buck up,
- succor,
- reanimate,
- grant respite,
- nourish,
- divert,
- free,
- help,
- reassure,
- encourage,
- abate,
- alleviate,
- assist,
- put at ease,
- revitalize,
- soothe,
- solace,
- sympathize,
- cheer.
Antonyms for Lightening burden:
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comfort
distress, enervate, hurt, block, pain, obstruct, disapprove, injure, dissuade, torment, exasperate, anger, magnify, destroy, dull, dispirit, bore, hinder, neglect, suppress, vex, aggravate, provoke, contradict, bother, harm, discourage, depress, annoy, stop, dishearten, torture, bring down, irritate, increase, intensify, weaken, oppose, worry, agitate, excite, upset, worsen, trouble.
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