verb🔗ShareSoulage, atténueTo relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate."The medication palliates the pain, making the headache more manageable. "Le médicament soulage la douleur, rendant le mal de tête plus gérable.medicinephysiologydiseasesufferingaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCacher, dissimulerTo hide or disguise."The student palliates his lack of preparation by pretending to take detailed notes during the lecture. "L'étudiant dissimule son manque de préparation en faisant semblant de prendre des notes détaillées pendant le cours.appearancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtténuer, dissimulerTo 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. "Il a essayé de dire qu'il plaisantait, mais son faible prétexte ne fait qu'atténuer le commentaire blessant qu'il a fait.moralattitudecharacteractionsocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtténuer, adoucir, modérerTo 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. "Le médecin a expliqué que le médicament n'atténue que les symptômes de la grippe, il ne la guérit pas.medicinesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApaise, calmeTo placate or mollify."The mother's comforting words palliates her child's fear of the dark. "Les mots réconfortants de la mère apaisent la peur de son enfant du noir.actionattitudehumanmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
