Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "palliate" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

palliator palliatory

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ameliorate amend apologise apologize better excuse improve meliorate rationalise rationalize

Related Terms

palla palliation palliative pallium

Related Terms

ameliorate cloaked concealed disguise extenuate hidden hide lessen moderate mollify palliation palliative pallium placate qualify relieve severity symptoms

Synonym Network

extenuate mitigate relieve

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