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palliate

UK
/ˈpæl.i.eɪt/
US
/ˈpæl.i.eɪt/

Translations

palliateverb
palliated
Past Simple
palliated
Past Participle
palliating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpæl.i.eɪt/
US
/ˈpæl.i.eɪt/
The doctor prescribed medication to palliate the patient's chronic pain.
Le médecin a prescrit un médicament pour pallier la douleur chronique du patient.
Additional translations
atténuerSurtout pour un mal, une douleur, une inquiétude ou un effet négatif.
Synonyms
alleviate
ease
mitigate
soothe
relieve
diminish
assuage

Definitions

palliateverb
To make a disease or its symptoms less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.
The doctor prescribed medication to palliate the patient's chronic pain.
To moderate the intensity of something.
The manager tried to palliate the team's concerns about the upcoming changes.
To excuse or mitigate an offense or crime by presenting it in a less serious light.
He attempted to palliate his late arrival by blaming the heavy traffic.
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