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PALLIATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Palliating.

Palliating - as a verb

Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

Example: "The circumstances extenuate the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extenuate16mitigate11

Provide physical relief, as from pain

Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviate12assuage8relieve10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She tried palliating his fears by telling him it was just a small spider."
"The government's new policy aims at palliating income inequality."
"They conducted a study to find ways of palliating the symptoms of the disease."
"The charity organization focuses on palliating the suffering of homeless people."
"Medical researchers are working on developing new drugs for palliating the effects of this condition."
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Word Game Points

Is PALLIATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palliating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PALLIATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PALLIATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palliating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PALLIATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PALLIATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palliating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PALLIATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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