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to palliate
01
to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it
02
to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something
Example
The company implemented flexible work hours to palliate the stress and fatigue experienced by employees during a busy period.
The manager offered words of encouragement to palliate the disappointment of the team after their unexpected loss.
The comedian used humor to palliate the awkwardness of the situation and lighten the mood.
The use of soft lighting and soothing music in the spa was designed to palliate the stress and tension of visitors.
The public relations team worked to palliate the negative impact of the scandal by releasing a carefully crafted statement.