pal·li·ate 
/ˈpæliˌeɪt/ verb
pal·li·ates; pal·li·at·ed; pal·li·at·ing /ˈpæliˌeɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to make the effects of (something, such as an illness) less painful, harmful, or harsh
▪ treatments that can palliate the painful symptoms of the disease
▪ treatments that can palliate the painful symptoms of the disease
— pal·li·a·tion /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ palliation of pain
/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ palliation of pain
