palliate
/ˈpælieɪt/verb
High School
1
To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
2
To hide or disguise.
3
To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
4
To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify.
5
To placate or mollify.
6
past participle of palliate (all senses)
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