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palliates

/ˈpæliˌeɪts/ /ˈpæliˌeɪtɪz/

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verb

Lindert, mildert

To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.

Examples :

"The medication palliates the pain, making the headache more manageable. "

Die Medikamente lindern die Schmerzen und machen die Kopfschmerzen erträglicher.

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verb

Verbergen, verschleiern

To hide or disguise.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Beschönigen, verharmlosen

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

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Lindern, mildern, abschwächen

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

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Besänftigt, beschwichtigt

To placate or mollify.

Examples :

"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.

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