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Alleviates, relieves (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eases

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'alleviates' is the first definition.
(easing is a kind of alleviating)

'relieves' is the second definition.
('ease' can be a synonym of 'relieve')

(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "Lessens tensions" , "Makes more comfortable" , "Facilitates" , "Softens" , "Moderates" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.
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