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PALLIATIVE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word palliative. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word palliative. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PALLIATIVE

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appeasing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

comforting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

easing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change for the better

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

sedative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

tranquilizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

allaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• satisfy (thirst)

alleviating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

assuaging
verbv
verb

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

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

mitigating
adjectiveadj
verb

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

• to temper

mollifying
verbv
verb

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

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

• make less rigid or softer

relieving
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

alleviant
noun

• remedy that alleviates pain without curing

alleviative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

alleviator
nounn
noun

• a therapist who makes suffering more endurable

• remedy that alleviates pain without curing

alleviatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

lenitive
adjectiveadj
noun

• remedy that eases pain and discomfort

adjective satellite

• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

mitigative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

mitigatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

Best Hypernyms For PALLIATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for palliative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
remedy assistance care curative cure intervention medication support therapeutic therapy treatment

Alternatives for APPEASING

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