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Palliate

usgb/ˈpælieɪt/Volume
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Not a curePlay
Remember 'palliate' emphasizes relief, not a complete solution to a medical issue. SlideThe hospice care team used therapy to palliate his symptoms, but there was no cure.
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Emotional reliefPlay
'Palliate' is also used metaphorically to suggest making emotional distress less painful. SlideShe tried to palliate her friend's grief with gentle words.
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Temporary reliefPlay
Understand 'palliate' often implies a temporary reduction of symptoms. SlideThe ice pack palliated the swelling for a few hours.