: the action of quieting or alleviating : the state of being quieted or alleviated : mitigation.

What do mean by alignment?

1 : the act of aligning or state of being aligned especially : the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other. 2a : a forming in line. b : the line thus formed.

What does out of alignment mean?

: out of line or proper arrangement : not aligned The parts were out of alignment.