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2 | 28% | 7 | To weaken or soften the effect of. | |
3 | 28% | 8 | To mute or soften the effect of | |
Soften The Effect Of Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PALLIATE" which means:
- verb
- • Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- • Provide physical relief, as from pain adjective
- • Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
- • Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to palliate his mistake by offering an apology."
- • "The medicine can only palliate the symptoms, not cure the disease."
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