Definitions for: Palliation


[n] to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
[n] easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause



Webster (1913) Definition: Pal`li*a"tion, n. [Cf. F. palliation.]
1. The act of palliating, or state of being palliated;
extenuation; excuse; as, the palliation of faults,
offenses, vices.

2. Mitigation; alleviation, as of a disease. --Bacon.

3. That which cloaks or covers; disguise; also, the state of
being covered or disguised. [Obs.]

Synonyms: extenuation, mitigation

See Also: alleviation, decrease, diminution, easement, easing, reduction, relief, step-down

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animlas that start with k
animals begin with n
animals begin with b