palliate
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(verb) lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime" |
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Synonyms: extenuate, mitigate |
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Related Words: apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize |
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(verb) provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" |
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Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, relieve |
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Related Words: ameliorate, amend, better, comfort, ease, improve, meliorate, soothe |
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