palliate
/ˈpalɪeɪt//ˈpæl.i.eɪt/
verb
- 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.
adjective
- 1
Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
- 2
Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
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