verb🔗ShareLindert, mildertTo relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate."The medication palliates the pain, making the headache more manageable. "Die Medikamente lindern die Schmerzen und machen die Kopfschmerzen erträglicher.medicinephysiologydiseasesufferingaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbergen, verschleiernTo hide or disguise."The student palliates his lack of preparation by pretending to take detailed notes during the lecture. "Der Student verschleiert seine mangelnde Vorbereitung, indem er während der Vorlesung vorgibt, detaillierte Notizen zu machen.appearancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeschönigen, verharmlosenTo cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies."He tried to say he was only joking, but his weak excuse only palliates the hurtful comment he made. "Er versuchte zu sagen, er habe nur gescherzt, aber seine schwache Ausrede beschönigt nur die verletzende Bemerkung, die er gemacht hat.moralattitudecharacteractionsocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLindern, mildern, abschwächenTo lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify."The doctor explained that the medicine only palliates the symptoms of the flu, it doesn't cure it. "Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Medizin nur die Symptome der Grippe lindert, sie aber nicht heilt.medicinesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesänftigt, beschwichtigtTo placate or mollify."The mother's comforting words palliates her child's fear of the dark. "Die tröstenden Worte der Mutter besänftigen die Angst ihres Kindes vor der Dunkelheit.actionattitudehumanmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
