Lewis & Short

lēnīmentum, i, n. [lenio], a softening or soothing remedy; an alleviation, mollification (post-Aug.).

  1. I. Lit., Plin. 25, 5, 24, § 59.
  2. II. Trop.: addito honestae missionis lenimento, Tac. H. 2, 67.