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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

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