Associations to the word «Palliate»

Wiktionary

PALLIATE, adjective. (obsolete) Cloaked; hidden, concealed. [15th-17th c.]
PALLIATE, adjective. (obsolete) Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
PALLIATE, verb. To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate. [from 15th c.]
PALLIATE, verb. (obsolete) To hide or disguise. [16th-19th c.]
PALLIATE, verb. To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies. [from 17th c.]
PALLIATE, verb. (obsolete) To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify. [17th-18th c.]
PALLIATE, verb. To placate or mollify. [from 17th c.]

Dictionary definition

PALLIATE, verb. Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime".
PALLIATE, verb. Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches".

Wise words

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