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Meaning of palliate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

palliate

Pronunciation:/ˈpalɪeɪt//ˈpæl.i.eɪt/

verb

Definitions

  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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Cloaked; hidden, concealed.

  2. Eased; mitigated; alleviated.