palliate
Pronunciation:
/ˈpalɪeɪt//ˈpæl.i.eɪt/verb
Definitions
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.
adjective
Definitions
Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
Eased; mitigated; alleviated.