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palliate
/ˈpalɪeɪt/
verb
To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
To hide or disguise.
To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
adjective
Cloaked; hidden, concealed.
Eased; mitigated; alleviated.
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