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.
To make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.
To become tiresome or unpleasant through an excess of something initially pleasing.
Upset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.
To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
Make less severe
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The reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.
Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.
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