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palliate

/ˈpæliːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does palliate mean?

verb

to make (a problem or difficulty) seem less severe or unpleasant, or to reduce the severity of (a disease or symptom) without removing its cause.

Example

"The doctor tried to palliate the patient's pain with medication, but the underlying condition remained untreated."

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