Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 48)
Directions to Solve

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.


48.
The tablet alleviated the pain, and the patient was soon feeling much better.
mitigated
moderated
removed
lightened
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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SAM said:   3 years ago
Agreed with both of you @Vibhakar and @Ajay.

Vibhakar said:   1 decade ago
Lighten and mitigate both are synonyms of the word alleviate thus this question has two answers, so this question needs to be changed.

Ajay said:   1 decade ago
Light and mitigate both are synonyms for alleviate. Please explain the difference if my understanding is wrong.

Naveed said:   1 decade ago
Verb:

Make less severe, serious, or painful: "he wanted to mitigate misery in the world".

Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake).

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