English to English Dictionary

Alleged-victim

A person who is stated or claimed to have suffered harm, injury, or loss from a crime or wrongful act, prior to judicial determination of the facts.

Allegiance

The loyalty or commitment of an individual to a group or cause.

Allegory

A narrative or representation that conveys a meaning not explicitly set forth in the text.

Allegretto

Played or performed in a quick, lively tempo, though moderately so and generally slightly slower than allegro.

Allergen

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Allergic Rhinitis

A condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane due to an allergic reaction.

Allergy

A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

Alleviate

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Alleviation

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Alleviator

A person or thing that reduces, mitigates, or lessens the severity of pain, distress, or a difficult situation.

Alley

A narrow passageway between or behind buildings.

Alliance

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.