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PALLIATES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word palliates. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word palliates. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PALLIATES

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soften
verbv
verb

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer

alleviates
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

assuages
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

diminishes
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

eases
verbv
noun

• freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

• freedom from constraint or embarrassment

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

verb

• move gently or carefully

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

• make easier

• lessen the intensity of or calm

lessens
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

• wear off or die down

mitigates
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

moderates
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center

adjective satellite

• not extreme

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

verb

• preside over

• make less fast or intense

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• make less severe or harsh

• make less strong or intense; soften

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

relieves
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

soothes
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

alleviate
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

assuage
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

extenuate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

mitigate
verbv
verb

• lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

• to temper

relieve
verbv
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Best Hypernyms For PALLIATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for palliates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ameliorate amend apologise apologize better excuse improve meliorate rationalise rationalize alleviates cures eases relieves soothes

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