palliate
adjective
1. (obsolete) Cloaked; hidden, concealed. [15th-17th c.]
2. (obsolete) Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
verb
1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Similar word(s): extenuate, mitigate
Definition categories: communication, apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalise, rationalize
2. provide physical relief, as from pain
Similar word(s): alleviate, assuage, relieve
Definition categories: body, ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate