Describing Low Intensity: English Vocabulary List

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

"This medicine will alleviate pain."

"This medication can help alleviate the symptoms of allergies such as sneezing and itchy eyes."

to lessen extremity or severity of something

"Please moderate your tone."

"The mediator tried to moderate the heated discussion between colleagues."

to reduce the severity of a pain

"Tea can soothe a sore throat."

"A warm cup of tea can help soothe a sore throat and make you feel more comfortable."

to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant

"This cream will ease muscle pain."

"The new software update should ease the process of transferring files between different devices quickly."