Meaning & use
palliate
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To make the symptoms of a condition less severe or unpleasant without curing the underlying cause.
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The medication was intended to palliate the patient's pain rather than cure the disease.
Diplomats sought measures that would palliate tensions without resolving the underlying dispute.
A note on using this word
Closely related to 'palliative care,' which manages symptoms and comfort rather than seeking a cure.
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