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PALLIATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Palliate.

How to pronounce palliate:

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Palliate - as a verb

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuatemitigate

Provide physical relief, as from pain

Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviateassuagerelieve
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Palliate - as an adjective

Cloaked; hidden, concealed.

Eased; mitigated; alleviated.

Example Sentences

"He tried to palliate his mistake by offering an apology."
"The medicine can only palliate the symptoms, not cure the disease."
"She tried to palliate the situation by offering a compromise."
"He used humor to palliate the tension in the room."
"The government's efforts to palliate the unemployment crisis were not successful."
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Word Game Points

Is PALLIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palliate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PALLIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PALLIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palliate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PALLIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PALLIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palliate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PALLIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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