Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palliate
verb
/ˈpæl.i.eɪt/
Definition
To lessen the severity of a condition without curing it.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed medication to palliate the patient’s pain.
- Efforts to palliate the effects of the disease included pain management and counseling.
- They sought to palliate their fears with positive thinking and support from friends.
Meaning
Palliate refers to the act of alleviating symptoms or making a situation seem less severe without addressing the root cause.
Synonyms
- Alleviate
- Mitigate
- Ease
- Assuage
- Relieve
