to palliate
Pronunciation
/pˈælɪˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "palliate"in English

to palliate
01

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

Formal
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
palliate
3rd person singular
palliates
Past simple
palliated
Past participle
palliated
Examples
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

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