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Lenitive

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Analgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.
  2. 2
    Laxative; easing the bowels.
  3. 3
    Mild; gentle.
Adjective
  1. 1
    moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An analgesic or other source of relief from pain

    "It is now full time to free him from all these necessities, and to apply cordials and lenitives, after those severities which have already had their full course against him."

  2. 2
    remedy that eases pain and discomfort wordnet
  3. 3
    A laxative.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Late Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus.

Etymology 2

From Late Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus.

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