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.
- Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
- Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
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