1. actions or treatments that reduce the severity of symptoms or pain without curing the underlying condition
Usage: medical context; plural form
2. attempts to make something seem less serious or offensive by offering excuses or justifications
Usage: formal

Examples

• The doctor discussed various palliations for the patient’s chronic pain.
• Pain medications and physical therapy were among the palliations recommended.
• The hospice focused on palliations rather than curative treatments.
• His palliations for the company’s failures convinced no one.
• The politician’s palliations of the scandal only made things worse.
• Medical palliations can significantly improve quality of life.
• The committee rejected his palliations and demanded accountability.