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palliate

/ˈpalɪeɪt/
verb
  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.

adjective
  1. Cloaked; hidden, concealed.

  2. Eased; mitigated; alleviated.

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