Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Palliative.
How to pronounce palliative:
US
Palliative - as a noun
Palliative - as an adjective satellite
Moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviative17alleviatory17lenitive11mitigative16mitigatory16Palliative - as an adjective
Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.
Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.
Example Sentences
"Many cancer patients rely on palliatives to manage their pain."
"The hospice provided various palliatives to improve the comfort of the terminally ill patients."
"The doctor recommended palliatives to alleviate the symptoms of the chronic disease."
"The palliatives helped ease the suffering of the patient during the final stages of the disease."
"Some people prefer palliatives as a means of pain management instead of heavy medications."
Word Game Points
Is PALLIATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, palliative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PALLIATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PALLIATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, palliative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPALLIATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PALLIATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, palliative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPALLIATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
