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Palliate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Extenuate
  • Mitigate

Hypernyms

  • Excuse
  • Apologize
  • Rationalise
  • Rationalize

Related Words

  • Palliation (noun)

Meaning 2

Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

  • Assuage
  • Alleviate
  • Relieve

Hypernyms

  • Meliorate
  • Better
  • Improve
  • Ameliorate

Hyponyms

  • Comfort
  • Soothe
  • Ease

Related Words

  • Palliation (noun)
  • Palliative (adjective)
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