palliate
verbTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
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Clear all filtersTo lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
Easing the effects or severity of a problem without necessarily removing its cause.
Able to influence belief or action through convincing reasons or presentation.
Seeming reasonable or believable, though not established as true.
An earlier example that can guide a later decision or action.
A person or thing that came before another in the same role or position.
To state openly that one holds a belief, feeling, or qualification, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.
Produced or offered in large amounts.
Easily noticed, important, or well known in a particular setting.
Important or well known
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