PALLIATE


Meaning of PALLIATE in English

v. a.

1.

Extenuate, excuse, gloss, apologize for, lessen, cover, cloak, hide, conceal.

2.

Allay, ease, soothe, mitigate, moderate, assuage, alleviate, soften, abate, mollify, lessen, diminish, relieve, dull, blunt, quiet, still, quell.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.