palliated

verb

Definition of palliatednext
past tense of palliate
1
as in excused
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses don't try to palliate your constant lying by claiming that everybody lies

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2
as in alleviated
to make more bearable or less severe this medicine should palliate your cough at least a little

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliated
  1. alleviated
  2. justified
  3. relieved
  4. explained
  5. mitigated
  6. soothed
  7. eased
  8. softened
Verb
  • These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?
    Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of alleviated
Verb
  • The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The costs of these corporate tax cuts would be more than justified by the economic growth generated by the return of manufacturing and service jobs, all for the benefit of American citizens.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of justified
Verb
  • Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Verb
  • In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.
    Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of explained
Verb
  • He’s made up for his lack of production by delivering key passes or key scrambles in certain critical moments, and the passing game’s shortcomings have been mitigated by Barkley’s dominance.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Both the Navy and Air Force are adhering to the voluntary operational pause, which is indefinite as the services look at how the safety issue can be mitigated.
    Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of mitigated
Verb
  • More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of soothed
Verb
  • The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of eased
Verb
  • Unwrap 1 dough log; let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 20 minutes.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Just as cyclical stocks had become the clear choice into and after the election, the economic data have softened a bit from strong levels, prompting industrials and bank stocks last week to pull back 2% or so.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of softened
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