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を和らげる

to ease; to relieve; to soften

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to ease; to relieve; to soften Used with を to indicate what is being eased or relieved, such as pain, suffering, tension, or an atmosphere. 和らげる literally means “to soften.”
JA: 痛みを和らげるには何が効きますか？
EN: What works to relieve pain?

痛みを和らげるには何が効きますか？

What works to relieve the pain?

泣くことは悲しみを和らげる。

Crying eases sadness.

科学技術は人間と自然の対立関係を和らげることができなかった。

Science and technology have failed to ease the conflict between humanity and nature.

笑いってね、嫌な雰囲気を和らげるための一番いい方法なのよ。

You know, laughter is the best way to lighten an unpleasant atmosphere.