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Meaning of palliate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpæliˌeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    palliate

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from late Latin palliat-‘cloaked’, from the verb palliare, from pallium‘cloak’

    Definitions

    1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

    Examples

    • « The circumstances extenuate the crime »
  2. 2. provide physical relief, as from pain

    Examples

    • « This pill will relieve your headaches »

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