Lenitive

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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.
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

Synonyms

All synonyms
alleviativealleviatingalleviativealleviatoralleviatoryaltering

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From Late Latin lenitivus, from Latin lenitus.

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