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palliate

/ˈpalɪeɪt/

verb

Meaning

  • To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

  • To hide or disguise.

  • To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.

  • To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify.

  • To placate or mollify.

adjective

Meaning

  • Cloaked; hidden, concealed.

  • Eased; mitigated; alleviated.