SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
palliate
verb
To lessen the severity of a problem without removing its cause.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Ease without removing the cause
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Usage distinction
Return to topPalliate addresses severity or effects and does not necessarily correct the underlying cause.
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See palliate in use
A temporary grant might palliate the shortage without resolving it.
The club took steps to mitigate the disruption by clarifying the rules and offering a new question period. Refreshments might palliate the frustration during a long meeting, but they would not resolve the dispute.
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