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Meaning of palliate in English
Pronunciation
/ˈpæliˌeɪt/
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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.
provide physical relief, as from pain
Examples
« This pill will relieve your headaches »