What is the difference between Alleviate and Mitigate?
What is the difference between Alleviate and Mitigate? :
Alleviate :
( 1 ) Ease – make something less severe
The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.
They alleviated the boredom of waiting by singing songs.
Mitigate :
( 1 ) Make something less violent, severe, painful – moderate
I did my best to mitigate his distress.
They should endeavour to mitigate distress.
It is an attempt to mitigate the unfavorable reaction.