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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

palliation

/ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does palliation mean?

noun

The act of making something less severe or unpleasant, or a partial alleviation of a problem or symptom. A mitigating or alleviating factor.

Example

"The doctor's words were a palliation of the patient's fears, but they did little to ease her suffering."

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