Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Palliate.
How to pronounce palliate:
US
Palliate - as a verb
Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuate16mitigate11Provide physical relief, as from pain
Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviate12assuage8relieve10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Palliate - as an adjective
Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
Example Sentences
"He tried to palliate his mistake by offering an apology."
"The medicine can only palliate the symptoms, not cure the disease."
"She tried to palliate the situation by offering a compromise."
"He used humor to palliate the tension in the room."
"The government's efforts to palliate the unemployment crisis were not successful."
Word Game Points
Is PALLIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palliate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PALLIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PALLIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palliate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPALLIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PALLIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palliate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPALLIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
