pal·li·a·tive 
/ˈpæliˌeɪtɪv, Brit ˈpæliətɪv/ noun
plural pal·li·a·tives /ˈpæliˌeɪtɪv, Brit ˈpæliətɪv/ noun [count] 1 medical : something that reduces the effects or symptoms of a medical condition without curing it
▪ The disease has no cure, but a number of palliatives exist. ▪ Travel is like a palliative against depression for him. 2 formal : something that is intended to make a bad situation seem better but that does not really improve the situation
▪ symbolic palliatives for inner-city troubles
▪ The disease has no cure, but a number of palliatives exist. ▪ Travel is like a palliative against depression for him.
▪ symbolic palliatives for inner-city troubles
— palliative adjective
▪ palliative care/treatment
▪ palliative care/treatment
