Meaning Of The Word Lenitive

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What's The Definition Of Lenitive?

lenitive in American English
anything that soothes; esp., a lenitive medicine
soothing or assuaging; lessening pain or distress
adjective: softening, soothing, or mitigating, as medicines or applications
noun: a lenitive medicine or application

lenitive in British English
adjective: soothing or alleviating pain or distress
noun: a lenitive drug

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