palliate
pa
ˈpæ
lliate
ˌlɪeɪt
lieit
British pronunciation
/pˈalɪˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "palliate"in English

to palliate
01

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

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The hospice team worked to palliate her symptoms, ensuring she remained comfortable in her final days.
02

to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

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The public relations team worked to palliate the negative impact of the scandal by releasing a carefully crafted statement.
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