Palliation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pælɪˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Palliation is a noun meaning The alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.
Meaning
The alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.
More Meanings
- Extenuation; mitigation.
Example Sentences
The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite. There is something humiliating about it.
Una nox dormienda means that one final night that has to be slept through after a few score years of pain and its palliations, of pleasure and disgust after pleasure.
The strong hand of the law is around your life and your wealth, but he who takes from you all that renders them valuable, the chances are, that his offence will find palliation and excuse; nay, that the laughers will be on his side.
Word Forms
- palliations
Synonyms for palliation
Depending on context, synonyms include mitigation, extenuation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extenuation, mitigation, attenuation, hospice, palliative, alleviation.
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