Answer:

palliate

Answer	Crossword Clue
PALLIATE	Assuage
PALLIATE	Lessen without curing
PALLIATE	Make less serious

PALLIATE	Mitigate.
PALLIATE	Gloss over.
PALLIATE	Alleviate.
PALLIATE	Ease.
PALLIATE	Extenuate
PALLIATE	Relieve without curing
PALLIATE	Whitewash
PALLIATE	Ease

Crossword

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