verb

palliate

Palliate (verb) means to relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

verb

To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

To hide or disguise.

To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.

To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify.

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Etymology

The verb was inherited from Middle English palliaten (“To palliate (a disease), relieve the symptoms of (a patient); to extenuate (an offense); to conceal, hide”), the adjective and participle from its participle palliat(e); further borrowed either from Middle French pallier or directly from Latin palliātus, perfect passive participle of palliō (“to cover with a cloak”)), from pallium (“a cloak”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of palliate?

"palliate" (verb) means to relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

What are the different meanings of palliate?

"palliate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate; 2. To hide or disguise; 3. To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.