palliate
verb · adjectiveB1Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Động từ
verb- 1.
To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate.
- 2.
(obsolete)To hide or disguise.
- 3.
(figuratively)(figurative) To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies.
April 5 1628, Bishop Joseph Hall, The Blessings, Sins, and Judgments of God's Vineyard We extenuate not our guilt : whatever we sin , we condemn it as mortal : they palliate wickedness , with the fair pretence of veniality
- 4.
(obsolete)To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify.
- 5.
To placate or mollify.
- 6.
(form of, obsolete, participle, past)past participle of palliate (all senses)
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
(obsolete)Hidden, concealed.
- 2.
(obsolete, rare)(medicine, rare) (of a cure) superficial or temporary.
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The verb was Middle English palliaten, the adjective and participle from its participle palliat(e); further borrowed either from Middle French pallier or directly from Latin palliātus, perfect passive participle of palliō (to cover with a cloak)), from pallium (a cloak), see -ate and -ate.