Synonyms of palliative

Noun


1. palliative, alleviant, alleviator, remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic

usage: remedy that alleviates pain without curing

Adjective


1. alleviative, alleviatory, lenitive, mitigative, mitigatory, palliative, moderating (vs. intensifying)

usage: moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear

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Definition and meaning of palliative (Dictionary)