Definitions

palliation

[pal-ee-ey-shuhn] / ˌpæl iˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

relief

Synonyms

STRONG

abatement alleviation amelioration appeasement assistance assuagement balm break breather cheer comfort consolation contentment cure deliverance diversion ease easement extrication fix hand happiness help letup lift lightening maintenance mitigation mollification palliative refreshment release remission reprieve respite rest restfulness satisfaction softening solace succor support sustenance

WEAK

allayment comforting load off one's mind quick fix

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravation annoyance check continuation depression discontent discouragement dissatisfaction gloom harm hindrance hurt injury irritation misery obstruction sadness stop unhappiness

Example Sentences

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Nay, his would be found in the Event,—not only to be no Manner of Cure or Palliation of the present Evils, but even greatly to foment them, and also to engender many new ones.

From An Humble Address and Earnest Appeal to Those Respectable Personages in Great-Britain and Ireland, Who, by Their Great and Permanent Interest in Landed Property, Their Liberal Education, Elevated Rank, and Enlarged Views, Are the Ablest to Judge, and the Fittest to Decide, Whether a Connection with, Or a Separation from the Continental Colonies of America, Be Most for the National Advantage, and the Lasting Benefit of These Kingdoms by Tucker, Josiah

Palliation may be found for the alleged arson mentioned in the catalogue of complaints that have excited British indignation.

From Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various

Palliation of the errors of a man placed in so terribly difficult a position is only just; but laudation of his statesmanship seems absurd.

From The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History by Beesley, A.H.

Vocabulary lists containing palliation

Pride and Prejudice

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Nicholas Nickleby

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