ameliorated

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English

Definitions

verb

To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.“They offered some compromises in an effort to ameliorate the situation.”
To become better; improve.

adjective

Having had problem(s) improved upon; having been the subject of amelioration.

Related words

Synonyms

bettering meliorative improved improvement enhanced upgraded alleviated tempered refined relaxed mitigated lessened attenuated eased minimized meliorated

Antonyms

deteriorate worsen

Associated

somewhat collective extent condition situation methods increasing legislation values problems effects

Rhymes

elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated

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