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palliate
verb
provide physical relief, as from pain
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ˈpalɪeɪt
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verb
provide physical relief, as from pain
“This pill will relieve your headaches”
verb
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
“The circumstances extenuate the crime”
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This pill will relieve your headaches
The circumstances extenuate the crime
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