Associations to the word «Palliation»

Wiktionary

PALLIATION, noun. The alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.

Dictionary definition

PALLIATION, noun. Easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause.
PALLIATION, noun. To act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha