verb as in strong fondness

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relieves, comforts, pleased

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Example Sentences

Example:The doctor's words of encouragement helped to relieve her excruciating anxiety before the surgery.

Definition:to lessen or remove (pain, anxiety, etc.); to provide comfort or ease.

From relieves

Example:The comforting embrace of her sister helped to ease her excruciating feelings of loneliness.

Definition:provides consolation or relief, especially to someone in grief, pain, or distress.

From comforts

Example:Receiving the award made her exceptionally pleased, alleviating all other excruciating moments.

Definition:feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction.

From pleased