palliate 1
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Examples
- 1.The circumstances extenuate the crime
Synonyms
- extenuate 1
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- mitigate 1
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of


