palliate
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Definitions
Verb
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
Verb
provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
More General Terms
ameliorate
amend
apologise
apologize
better
excuse
improve
justify
meliorate
rationalise
rationalize